
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aiken, SC from $500 (7 Rentals)
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1284 Mackey Scott Rd
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Archer Crossing
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Aiken, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Aiken?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Aiken Studio Apartments | $825 | $825 | $825 |
Cheap Aiken 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,318 | $900 | $2,044 |
Cheap Aiken 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $900 | $3,041 |
Cheap Aiken 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $1,200 | $2,405 |
Cheap Aiken 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $1,915 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Aiken, SC
Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025Current apartment rentals in the Aiken, SC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Aiken Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Aiken | $2,124 | $828 | 42 |
Greater Aiken | $18,000 | $485 | 1045 |
Cheapest Available Aiken Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Aiken, SC is a Studio unit found at Archer Crossing in the Greater Aiken neighborhood priced from $825. Springside Point and Springside Park in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Aiken apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Archer Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Springside Point and Springside Park | Two Bed Flat | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Preserve at Lauren’s Creek | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aiken, SC
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Aiken area is the $1.11 price per square foot The Pine Townhome Model at Woodwinds in the in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood starting from $1,282. The second greatest value Aiken apartment is the Triplecrown Model at Gatewood starting at $1,533 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Aiken apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Woodwinds | The Pine Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.11 |
Gatewood | Triplecrown | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Preserve at Lauren’s Creek | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
The Ashton | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath 1010 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Verandas on the Green Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Colts Crossing Apartments | Colts Garden | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Huntley Apartment Homes | The Huntley 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.48 |
Market Street Station Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
New London Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Springside Point and Springside Park | One Bed Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Getting Around Aiken, SC
Walk Score®
37 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Aiken Apartments
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 $900, while the average apartment in Aiken costs $10,062.
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 188 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 $258 which is $9,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Aiken.
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