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Rental Market Trends in Elgin, SC

What is the average rent in Elgin, SC?

$1,190/month

Average Rent

849 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Elgin, SC is $1,190 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Elgin more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Elgin, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,190 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,442 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,677 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,190/month
849 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,442/month
1,151 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,677/month
1,461 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,974/month
1,650 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,390/month
2,301 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Elgin, SC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Elgin, SC
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Elgin, SC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Elgin?

Based on current rent prices, Greenhill Parish is the most affordable neighborhood in Elgin.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenhill Parish
$1,286/month
849 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Elgin?

Based on current rent prices, Greenhill Parish is the most expensive neighborhood in Elgin.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenhill Parish
$1,286/month
849 Sq Ft

Which Elgin neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Elgin with the most apartments available is Greenhill Parish .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greenhill Parish
$1,286/month
849 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Elgin, SC?

Because the average rent in Elgin is $1,190, you’ll want to make about $3,966 per month or $47,592 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Elgin, SC

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The Preserve At Spears Creek

325 Spears Creek Church Rd,
Elgin, SC 29045

$1,425 - $1,740

1-3 Beds

Woodcreek Farms

Woodcreek Farms

751 Jacobs Mill Pond Rd,
Elgin, SC 29045

$1,080 - $1,935

1-3 Beds

Legacy At Sandhill

Legacy At Sandhill

10682 Two Notch Rd,
Elgin, SC 29045

$1,125 - $1,835

1-3 Beds

202 Sundew Rd

202 Sundew Rd

202 Sundew Rd,
Elgin, SC 29045

$2,019

3 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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