Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Aiken, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Aiken, SC rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,676/month. Renters are paying $57 less per month than last year, with rent 0.8% below the recent peak from April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Aiken rent is 14.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 151 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Aiken rent for $1,105/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,375/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,825/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,295/month. The bedroom rent range reflects the variety of options available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Aiken
$1,676/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Aiken is $1,676 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $274 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Aiken
151
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,179, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Aiken run $1,044 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,092.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,105 | 7% | 75% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 |  5% | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $1,375 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,825 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | 1% | 5% |
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 | $1,179 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,150 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,900 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,105
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
75%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
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
$1,179
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
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
14%lower than the national median
31%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
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8%$2,222
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20%$1,550
3%$2,200
4%$2,090
7%$1,900
8%$1,872
11%$1,800
2%$1,950
3%$1,900
6%$1,350
18%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 | 10% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 19% lower |
| Housing | 37% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Aiken, SC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
134 Oakwood Dr, Aiken, SC 29801
3 beds
2 baths
$850
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Aiken
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Aiken
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
221 Williamsburg St Ne, Aiken, SC 29801
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Aiken
123 Society Hill Dr #123, Aiken, SC 29803
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
205 Club Villa Dr W, Aiken, SC 29803
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,224–$2,431
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,096
House for rent
Available Jun 20
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
101 Greengate Cir, Aiken, SC 29803
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,224–$2,431
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
3 beds
2 baths
$2,096
House for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
2 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aiken
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
House 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 $1,676 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Aiken?
Average rent prices in Aiken have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Aiken rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Aiken is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $274 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 $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Aiken?
Aiken's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 per month. One-bedroom apartments experienced the largest rent increase at 33.7% year over year, while two-bedroom rents rose 3.4% from the previous 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).