The Parker Aiken
8076 NW Pamlico Ave,
Aiken, SC 29801
1-3 Beds | $1,360 - $1,940
Rental Market Trends in Aiken, SC
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Aiken, SC is $1,196/month.
Rent in Aiken is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,196/month
Average Rent
740 Sq Ft
Average Size
-2%
Change / Year
590
Available Apartments
Aiken rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Aiken average $1,482 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Aiken average $1,196 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Aiken average $1,348 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Aiken average $1,451 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Aiken, SC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $23 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Aiken, SC
August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
57%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Aiken?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Aiken is the most affordable neighborhood in Aiken.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Aiken?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Aiken is the most expensive neighborhood in Aiken.
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Which Aiken neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Aiken with the most apartments available is Downtown Aiken .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Aiken, SC?
Because the average rent in Aiken is $1,196, you’ll want to make about $3,986 per month or $47,832 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Aiken, SC is 12.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Aiken is 32.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,196 - $1,482. You can expect to pay 3.6% less for groceries, 4.1% more for utilities, and 7.9% less for transportation.
How does Aiken, SC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Aiken, SC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,279/month
$1,279/month
Two Bedroom
$1,407/month
$1,407/month
Three Bedroom
$1,575/month
$1,575/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Aiken?
The average rent in Aiken is $1,196 per month, which is 28.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Aiken?
The average rent for a house in Aiken, SC is $1,811 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Aiken?
The average rent for a townhome in Aiken, SC is $1,476 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Aiken?
Rents in Aiken, SC are decreasing, with prices down 2.0% year-over-year and $23 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Aiken?
In Aiken, SC, 57% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.