Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Elgin, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Elgin
$1,981/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Elgin is $1,981 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $81 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Elgin
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,415, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Elgin run $1,263 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,365.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $962 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,220 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,425 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,802 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,495 | 6% | No Change |
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 | $1,415 | 6% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,950 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,195 | No Change | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$962
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,220
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,802
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
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
$1,415
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
Last year
5%
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
4%higher than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, SC is 109% higher than the median rent in Chester, SC.
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13%$1,600
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9%$1,700
1%$1,363
20%$1,800
9%$995
1%$1,100
19%$1,800
148%$1,250
7%$1,462
39%Discover rentals in Elgin, SC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,475
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,545
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,545
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Elgin
526 Tillman Rd #1, Elgin, SC 29045
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
102 Backspin Dr, Elgin, SC 29045
4 beds
3 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Elgin
1134 Beechfern Cir #NA, Elgin, SC 29045
3 beds
3 baths
$2,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 18
1d ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
9h ago
10682 Two Notch Rd, Elgin, SC 29045
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,255–$1,710
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
325 Spears Creek Church Rd, Elgin, SC 29045
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,775
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 7
2d ago
House for rent in Elgin
426 Eclipse Ln, Elgin, SC 29045
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
284 Sunday Silence Ln #1, Elgin, SC 29045
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,855
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,095
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,545
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,095
Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Elgin
1425 Ardennes Dr, Elgin, SC 29045
3 beds
3 baths
$2,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $1,981 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Elgin?
Average rent prices in Elgin have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Elgin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Elgin is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $81 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Elgin?
To comfortably afford rent in Elgin, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/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).