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Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Aiken, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Aiken rent stands today
Aiken, SC rent rose 12.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $110 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased 2.7% since the peak last month at $1,850/month.
Compared to national trends
Aiken sits 11.0% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 155 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a smaller market with moderate pricing compared to larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Aiken run around $1,014/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,225/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms higher at $2,272/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Aiken
$1,700/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Aiken is $1,700 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $210 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Aiken
155
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Aiken rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Aiken, SC
Average rent prices in Aiken have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% 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
Aiken, SC
Rent prices in Aiken vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Aiken is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,947. 1-bedroom apartments in Aiken run $1,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,164.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,014 |  11% | 63% | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | 5% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,272 | 2% | 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 Aiken, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,947 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,014
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
63%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
2%
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 Aiken, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Aiken, 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 Aiken, SC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Aiken and Augusta by all bedroom counts and property types.
Aiken
11%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Aiken, SC is 26% higher than the median rent in Augusta, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$2,000
7%$1,399
12%$1,516
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2%$1,925
10%$1,797
1%$1,945
5%$1,400
40%$1,850
7%$1,747
3%$1,400
10%Cost of living in Aiken, SC
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 32% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Aiken, SC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
532 Hampton Ave Nw, Aiken, SC 29801
2 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
2 beds
2 baths
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
3 beds
1.5 baths
$950
House for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Aiken
148 Zachmann St, Aiken, SC 29803
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Aiken
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Aiken
4 beds
4 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
126 Dewberry Ln, Aiken, SC 29803
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
534 Long Shadow Dr, Aiken, SC 29803
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,183–$1,998
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Aiken
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Aiken
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,299
$2,185
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
Verified
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,183–$1,998
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Aiken
1900 Roses Run #DERBY, Aiken, SC 29803
2 beds
2 baths
$1,161
$1,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Aiken
630 Downstream Ct, Aiken, SC 29801
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
$2,390
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,183–$1,998
Apartment for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Aiken
562 Banks Mill Rd Se, Aiken, SC 29801
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,400
House for rent
5h ago
Apartment for rent in Aiken
247 Saddlejump Pl, Aiken, SC 29801
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Aiken, SC
Quick answers to common questions about the Aiken rental market.
How much is rent in Aiken?
The average rent in Aiken is $1,700 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Aiken?
Average rent prices in Aiken have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Aiken rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Aiken is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $210 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Aiken?
To comfortably afford rent in Aiken, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Aiken?
March offers the lowest rental rates in Aiken, while November sees the highest rent with a 16% difference between peak and off-peak pricing. Searching in March could result in lower prices compared to November's premium rates.
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).