Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Aiken Neighborhood of Aiken, SC from $500 (50 Rentals)

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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

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Downtown Aiken, Aiken, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Aiken Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springside Point and Springside ParkOne Bed Flat1BR,1BA$850
The Boundary at Silver BluffHolley1BR,1BA$888
WoodwindsPoplar2BR,2BA$1,054
New London Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Verandas on the Green Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,065
Preserve at Laurens CreekThe Willow2BR,2BA$1,075
Viera AikenDerby2BR,2BA$1,134
Laurens Street StationCrest Model1BR,1BA$1,150
Market Street Station ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,170
Colony at South ParkSteeplechase2BR,2BA$1,203

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Aiken, SC

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Aiken area is the $0.95 price per square foot The Iris Model at Rosewood at Aiken in the in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood starting from $1,315. The second greatest value Downtown Aiken apartment is the Magnolia Model at Woodwinds starting at $1,379 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Aiken apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rosewood at AikenThe Iris2BR,2BA$0.95
WoodwindsMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.10
Gatewood ApartmentsTriplecrown3BR,2BA$1.43
Preserve at Laurens CreekThe Cypress3BR,2BA$1.26
Laurens Street StationMeadow Model3BR,2BA$1.30
The AshtonTwo Bedroom Two Bath 10002BR,2BA$1.48
Viera AikenDerby2BR,2BA$1.19
Colony at South ParkSteeplechase2BR,2BA$1.27
Verandas on the Green Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
New London Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 Downtown Aiken Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Aiken?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Aiken is under $1,203.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Aiken?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Aiken is Springside Point and Springside Park which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Aiken costs $1,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 13 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Aiken?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Aiken have an average cost of $161 which is $1,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Aiken.

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