The Parker Aiken
8076 NW Pamlico Ave,
Aiken, SC 29801
$1,360 - $1,940
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Aiken Aiken, SC
An elegant downtown like no other
Walkable
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University
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College
The college town of Aiken is located in southeastern South Carolina near the Georgia border. It is home to the University of South Carolina Aiken and to Aiken Technical College. The city is roughly 18 miles northeast of Augusta, but unlike its neighbor, golf doesn't reign supreme here -- polo does. The heart of the city is its downtown area, a vibrant shopping and dining destination. Designed around cobblestone courtyards with fountains and benches, Downtown Aiken is an inviting place to live. It is home to a variety of art galleries, antique stores, the AECOM Center for the Performing Arts, and top-rated restaurants.
Aiken began as a railroad town in 1835, and Downtown Aiken is home to many historic locations. The Aiken Tennis Club dates back to 1898 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the Aiken County Historical Museum to learn more about the city's history. Downtown Aiken is also home to Palmetto Golf Club, the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame & Museum, Winthrop Polo Field, the Aiken Polo Club, the Whitney Polo Field, Hopelands Gardens, and Citizens Park.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Aiken is $1,296 for one bedroom, $1,392 for two bedrooms, and $1,551 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Aiken has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
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1 BR
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744 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,296/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,027 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,392/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,061 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,551/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Aiken - Aiken, SC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Downtown Aiken - Aiken, SC, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Aiken - Aiken, SC from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Military Bases
Airports
- Augusta Regional at Bush Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.