Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aiken, SC from $584 (50 Rentals)

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The Canter
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$1,251 - $2,093

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Base Rent$1,251 - $2,093
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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4285 Julep Way SWAiken, SC 29803
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Palmetto Crossing
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Crossing

1024 Owens StAiken, SC 29803
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Glendale Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale Terrace

1223 York St NEAiken, SC 29801
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Rosewood at Aiken
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosewood at Aiken

128 Majestic Oak WayAiken, SC 29801
property at 8076 Pamlico Ave NW
$1,311 - $1,598
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8076 Pamlico Ave NW

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Aiken Grand Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aiken Grand Apartments

119 Timmerman StWarrenville, SC 29851
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Aiken, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Aiken, SC

Pricing Updated: 09/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Aiken, SC area range in price from $282 to $10,918 with an overall median price of $1,390. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Aiken Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Aiken$1,320$584189
Greater Aiken$1,400$2821280

Cheapest Available Aiken Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Aiken, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Springside Point and Springside Park in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood priced from $850. The Boundary at Silver Bluff in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $888. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aiken apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springside Point and Springside ParkOne Bed Flat1BR, 1BA$850
The Boundary at Silver BluffHolley1BR, 1BA$888
Archer Crossing1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$888
Verandas on the Green Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$965
WoodwindsPoplar2BR, 2BA$1,018
New London Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,055
Preserve at Laurens CreekThe Willow2BR, 2BA$1,075
Viera AikenDerby2BR, 2BA$1,106
The Huntley Apartment HomesHuntley North 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,129
Laurens Street StationCrest Model1BR, 1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aiken, SC

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aiken area is the $1.07 price per square foot Maple Model at Woodwinds in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood starting from $1,322. The second greatest value Aiken apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at The Ashton in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood starting at $1,699 with a $1.38 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aiken apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
WoodwindsMaple3BR, 2BA$1.07
The AshtonThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR, 2BA$1.38
The Huntley Apartment HomesHuntley East 3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR, 2BA$1.34
Gatewood ApartmentsTriplecrown3BR, 2BA$1.43
Preserve at Laurens CreekThe Cypress3BR, 2BA$1.26
Laurens Street StationMeadow Model3BR, 2BA$1.30
Colony at South ParkSteeplechase2BR, 2BA$1.28
Viera AikenDerby2BR, 2BA$1.16
Verandas on the Green Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.25
New London Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.46

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aiken Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Aiken?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Aiken is under $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Aiken?

The cheapest apartment in Aiken is Springside Point and Springside Park which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Aiken costs $1,390.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Aiken?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 114 regular apartments in Aiken that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Aiken?

Cheap apartments in Aiken have an average cost of $251 which is $1,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aiken.

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