Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Aiken Neighborhood of Aiken, SC from $500 (8 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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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 2 Beds unit found at Springside Point and Springside Park priced from $900. The Huntley Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Downtown Aiken apartments for rent in Aiken, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springside Point and Springside ParkTwo Bed Flat2BR,1BA$900
The Huntley Apartment HomesThe Huntley 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Market Street Station ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Aiken, SC

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Aiken area is the $1.24 price per square foot Triplecrown Model at Gatewood Apartments in the in the Downtown Aiken neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Downtown Aiken apartment is the The Poplar Model at Woodwinds starting at $1,149 with a $1.07 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.
Gatewood ApartmentsTriplecrown3BR,2BA$1.24
WoodwindsThe Poplar2BR,2BA$1.07
The Ashton2 Bedroom 2 Bath 10102BR,2BA$1.39
Laurens Street StationMeadow Model3BR,2BA$1.30
Viera AikenDerby2BR,2BA$1.27
Market Street Station ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.32
Verandas on the Green Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
The Colony at South ParkThe Polo1BR,1BA$1.43
New London Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
The Huntley Apartment HomesThe Huntley 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54

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Getting Around the Downtown Aiken Neighborhood in Aiken, SC

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Aiken Apartments

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 $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Aiken costs $1,375.

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 6 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 $181 which is $1,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Aiken.

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