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Rental Market Trends in Elgin, SC

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Elgin, SC is $1,204/month.

Rent in Elgin is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,204/month

Average Rent

849 Sq Ft

Average Size

-1.6%

Change / Year

90

Available Apartments

Elgin rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Elgin average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Elgin average $1,204 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Elgin average $1,474 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Elgin average $1,681 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,204/month
849 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,474/month
1,151 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,681/month
1,461 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,974/month
1,636 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,459/month
2,264 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Elgin, SC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $19 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Elgin, SC

July 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

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

Because the average rent in Elgin is $1,204, you’ll want to make about $4,013 per month or $48,156 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.

City

Elgin, SC

90 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Elgin We Think You'll Love

The Preserve At Spears Creek

The Preserve At Spears Creek

325 Spears Creek Church Rd,
Elgin, SC 29045

1-3 Beds | $1,195 - $1,850

Woodcreek Farms

Woodcreek Farms

751 Jacobs Mill Pond Rd,
Elgin, SC 29045

1-3 Beds | $1,325 - $1,935

Legacy At Sandhill

Legacy At Sandhill

10682 Two Notch Rd,
Elgin, SC 29045

1-3 Beds | $1,280 - $1,935

340 Sundew Rd

340 Sundew Rd

340 Sundew Rd,
Elgin, SC 29045

3 Beds | $2,095

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Elgin?

The average rent in Elgin is $1,204 per month, which is 27.6% lower than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Elgin?

The average rent for a house in Elgin, SC is $1,974 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Elgin?

Rents in Elgin, SC are decreasing, with prices down 1.6% year-over-year and $19 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Elgin?

In Elgin, SC, 50% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States South Carolina Elgin Rental Trends

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 June 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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