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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Aiken, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Aiken, SC

Pricing Updated: 05/27/2026

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$2,495$850101
Greater Aiken$2,495$4011117

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
Preserve at Laurens CreekThe Willow2BR,2BA$1,075
Viera AikenDerby2BR,2BA$1,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Aiken, SC

As of May 27, 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 $1,323 with a $1.14 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$1.14
Colony at South ParkTriplecrown3BR,2BA$1.25
Viera AikenBelmont3BR,2BA$1.35
Preserve at Laurens CreekThe Cypress3BR,2BA$1.35
The Boundary at Silver BluffLangley3BR,1.5BA$1.21
Laurens Street StationMeadow Model3BR,2BA$1.30
Verandas on the Green Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Gatewood ApartmentsHarness2BR,1.5BA$1.33
The Huntley Apartment HomesHuntley East 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.31

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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 Aiken

What type of rentals are currently available in Aiken?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Aiken, SC with pricing that ranges from $850 to $2,855. There are also 90 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Aiken ranging from $850 to $3,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Aiken?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Aiken ranges from $850 to $3,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,747.

Expert Rental Resources

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