Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Aiken, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Aiken rent stands today
Aiken, SC rent rose 20.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,798/month. Renters are paying $93 more per month on average than last year, with rents at the peak level of $1,850/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Aiken sits 7.6% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 178 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Aiken start at $953/month, with 1-bedrooms at $1,212/month and 2-bedrooms at $1,385/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms at a median of $2,260/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Aiken
$1,797/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Aiken is $1,797 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $147 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Aiken
178
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Aiken rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Aiken, SC
Average rent prices in Aiken have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $1,180, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Aiken run $1,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,164.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $953 |  8% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,212 | 3% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,385 | 1% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,260 | 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 | $1,180 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $1,950 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$953
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,260
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
$1,180
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
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
8%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Aiken, SC is 33% higher than the median rent in Augusta, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
1%$2,200
3%$1,500
28%$1,550
5%$2,200
3%$1,912
11%$1,850
3%$2,045
21%$1,425
28%$1,895
16%$1,772
2%$1,297
11%Cost of living in Aiken, SC
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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
4d ago
House for rent in Aiken
2 beds
1 bath
$675
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
2 beds
1 bath
$675
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
2 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Aiken
2 beds
2 baths
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
4 beds
4 baths
$5,500
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
1961 Dibble Rd Sw, Aiken, SC 29801
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,196–$2,097
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
116 Sandstone Blvd #NA, Aiken, SC 29803
4 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Jul 1
12h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,296
House for rent
Available Sep 19
3d ago
Verified
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,196–$2,097
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
116 Sandstone Blvd #NA, Aiken, SC 29803
4 beds
3 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Aug 17
3d ago
Verified
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,300–$2,097
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,150
House for rent
Available Aug 17
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $1,797 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Aiken?
Average rent prices in Aiken have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.
How does Aiken rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Aiken is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $147 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 $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Aiken?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Aiken average around $1,270/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,390/month.
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).