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Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Aiken, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Aiken rent stands today
Aiken, SC rent rose 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,692/month. The month-over-month rent slipped 2.5%, following a recent peak of $1,850/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Aiken's median rent of $1,692/month is 10.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. This places Aiken as a moderately priced market relative to the national median.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Aiken rent for about $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,350/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,395/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect by bedroom size.
Median rent
Median rent in Aiken
$1,692/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Aiken is $1,692 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $207 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Aiken
188
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 6% 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 $1,147, whereas a house costs $1,855. 1-bedroom apartments in Aiken run $1,055 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 | 4% |  43% | |
1 bedroom | $1,249 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,395 | 4% | 11% |
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 | $1,147 | 1% | 1% | |
Condos | $1,377 | 8% | 11% | |
Houses | $1,855 | No Change | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
43%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
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
$1,147
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,377
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,855
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
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
11%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Aiken, SC is 25% higher than the median rent in Augusta, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
5%$1,995
2%$1,495
7%$1,545
2%$2,200
5%$1,995
7%$1,795
3%$1,781
5%$1,950
141%$1,900
$1,700
1%$1,300
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 | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 33% lower |
| Transportation | 9% lower |
| Utilities | 3% higher |
Discover rentals in Aiken, SC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
2 beds
2 baths
$725
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
2 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Aiken
630 Morgan St Nw #C, Aiken, SC 29801
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Aiken
3305 Vaucluse Rd, Aiken, SC 29801
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
785 Glenwood Dr, Aiken, SC 29803
4 beds
6 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
126 Dewberry Ln, Aiken, SC 29803
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
11h ago
3d ago
Verified
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,103–$1,889
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,700
Price dropped $100House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Aiken
338 Bisham Ct, Aiken, SC 29801
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Oct 20
11h ago
3d ago
Verified
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,103–$1,889
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
481B Whitby Ct, Aiken, SC 29801
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
Price dropped $205House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Aiken
8076 Pamlico Avenue NW, Aiken, SC 29801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,249
Apartment for rent
11h ago
3d ago
Verified
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,103–$1,889
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
133 118, 132, 133 Riverbirch Dr, Aiken, SC 29803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,700
Price dropped $100House 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 $1,692 per month as of October 17, 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 6% 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 $207 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).