Cheap Apartments for Rent in Aiken, SC from $500 (28 Rentals)

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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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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: 05/08/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Aiken$2,375$95055
Greater Aiken$2,975$450383

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. Archer Crossing in the Greater 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
Archer Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$888
New London Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,029
Colony at South ParkPolo1BR,1BA$1,041
The Huntley Apartment HomesHuntley North 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,049
WoodwindsPoplar2BR,2BA$1,064
Preserve at Laurens CreekThe Willow2BR,2BA$1,075
Verandas on the Green Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,120
Laurens Street StationCrest Model1BR,1BA$1,150
Viera AikenDerby2BR,2BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aiken, SC

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Aiken area is the $0.96 price per square foot The Aster Model at Rosewood at Aiken in the in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Aiken apartment is the Pine Model at Woodwinds starting at $1,292 with a $1.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rosewood at AikenThe Aster2BR,2BA$0.96
WoodwindsPine2BR,2.5BA$1.12
Preserve at Laurens CreekThe Cypress3BR,2BA$1.35
The Boundary at Silver BluffLangley3BR,1.5BA$1.15
The AshtonTwo Bedroom Two Bath L2BR,2BA$1.27
Verandas on the Green Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Laurens Street StationMeadow Model3BR,2BA$1.30
Gatewood ApartmentsHarness2BR,1.5BA$1.33
The Huntley Apartment HomesHuntley East 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Colony at South ParkPolo1BR,1BA$1.39

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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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Aiken Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Aiken Apartment is $850 at Springside Point and Springside Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Aiken Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Aiken is starting from $1,049 at The Huntley Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Aiken Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Aiken Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Boundary at Silver Bluff and starts from $1,208.

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