Last updated on June 12, 2026

Average rent in
Elgin, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Elgin

$2,047/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Elgin is $2,047 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Elgin

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Elgin rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Elgin, SC

Average rent prices in Elgin have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,385, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Elgin run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,301

4%

27%

2 bedroom

$1,430

8%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,850

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,400

2%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,301

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,430

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$2,047
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$825
decreased by58%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Elgin, SC is 148% higher than the median rent in Chester, SC.

Discover rentals in Elgin, SC

Watson St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Watson St

2444 Watson St, Elgin, SC 29045

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

2428 Watson St #A - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Apartment for rent in Elgin

2428 Watson St #A, Elgin, SC 29045

3 beds

2 baths

$1,595

Apartment for rent

2428A Watson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elgin

House for rent

2008 Camp Creek Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Elgin

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 $2,047 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Elgin?

Average rent prices in Elgin have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Elgin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Elgin is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 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 $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Elgin?

Elgin's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.

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).

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