Rent in Aiken, SC
Across Aiken's 6 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,160 a month, with figures from $766–$1,340. The highest typical rent is in 29804 ($1,250) and the lowest in 29805 ($883). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Aiken County pay about 0.41% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $940 | $648–$1,010 | 6 |
| 1 bed | $1,130 | $682–$1,210 | 6 |
| 2 beds | $1,160 | $766–$1,340 | 6 |
| 3 beds | $1,438 | $1,063–$1,690 | 6 |
| 4 beds | $1,870 | $1,172–$2,050 | 6 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Aiken ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Aiken, SC?
- About $1,160 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $766–$1,340. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Aiken, SC?
- About $1,130 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $682–$1,210. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Aiken, SC?
- About $1,438 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,063–$1,690. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Aiken, SC?
- About $940 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $648–$1,010. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Aiken, SC?
- About $1,870 a month: the median of the typical rents in 6 ZIP codes, which range from $1,172–$2,050. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Aiken ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 29804 has the highest typical rent at $1,250 a month, and 29805 the lowest at $883.
- What is the property tax rate in Aiken, SC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Aiken County pay a typical 0.41% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Aiken rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).