Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Elgin, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Elgin
$1,900/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Elgin is $1,900 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elgin
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Elgin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Elgin, SC
Average rent prices in Elgin have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Elgin, SC
Rent prices in Elgin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Elgin is $1,395, whereas a house costs $2,045. 1-bedroom apartments in Elgin run $1,290 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,522.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $970 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 |  3% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,405 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,545 | 3% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elgin, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,395 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,045 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$970
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,405
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,545
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Elgin, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Elgin, SC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Elgin, SC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Elgin and Chester by all bedroom counts and property types.
Elgin
Equal to the the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, SC is 95% higher than the median rent in Chester, SC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,500
$1,395
$1,995
11%$1,635
10%$1,250
26%$1,872
7%$945
3%$1,100
16%$1,900
66%$1,850
59%$2,000
28%Discover rentals in Elgin, SC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Elgin
2428 Watson St #A, Elgin, SC 29045
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
605 Green Pasture Ct, Elgin, SC 29045
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,045
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$2,050
House for rent
2d ago
325 Spears Creek Church Rd, Elgin, SC 29045
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
325 Spears Creek Church Rd, Elgin, SC 29045
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$1,850
Apartment for rent
12h ago
10682 Two Notch Rd, Elgin, SC 29045
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$935–$1,585
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Elgin
65 Orchard Dr #1, Elgin, SC 29045
4 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,790
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Elgin
109 Magnolia Petal Dr, Elgin, SC 29045
5 beds
3 baths
$2,550
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Elgin
426 Eclipse Ln, Elgin, SC 29045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
5 beds
3 baths
$2,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
5 beds
4 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Aug 24
2d ago
325 Spears Creek Church Rd, Elgin, SC 29045
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595–$1,680
Apartment for rent
12h ago
10682 Two Notch Rd, Elgin, SC 29045
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$935–$1,585
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,449
$2,349
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
605 Green Pasture Ct, Elgin, SC 29045
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,045
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Elgin, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the Elgin rental market.
How much is rent in Elgin?
The average rent in Elgin is $1,900 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elgin?
Average rent prices in Elgin have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Elgin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elgin is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elgin?
To comfortably afford rent in Elgin, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Elgin?
April offers the best rental deals in Elgin, with rents running about 6.5% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).