The Parker Aiken
8076 NW Pamlico Ave,
Aiken, SC 29801
$1,360 - $1,940
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Aiken, SC
What is the average rent in Aiken, SC?
$1,242/month
Average Rent
740 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Aiken, SC is $1,242 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/month, making renting in Aiken more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Aiken, you can expect to pay about $1,477 per month for a studio, $1,242 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,369 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,533 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Aiken, SC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Aiken, SC
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
10%
Below $700/month
15%
$700 - $1,000/month
55%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
10%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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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 $1,242, you’ll want to make about $4,140 per month or $49,680 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 12.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Aiken is 32.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,242 - $1,533. You can expect to pay 3.3% less for groceries, 4.4% more for utilities, and 7.2% 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.
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One Bedroom
$1,253/month
$1,253/month
Two Bedroom
$1,350/month
$1,350/month
Three Bedroom
$1,504/month
$1,504/month
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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 February 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.