Studio Apartment Rent in Aiken, SC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Aiken, South Carolina as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,438 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Aiken
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Aiken
Compare Aiken's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaffney | $740 |
| 2 | Camden | $750 |
| 3 | Newberry | $770 |
| 4 | Dalzell | $780 |
| 5 | North Augusta | $780 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $785 |
| 7 | Hartsville | $810 |
| 8 | Anderson | $815 |
| 9 | Seneca | $840 |
| 10 | Orangeburg | $855 |
| 11 | Sumter | $860 |
| 12 | Aiken (this page) | $885 |
| 13 | Graniteville | $890 |
| 14 | Lancaster | $910 |
| 15 | Florence | $913 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in South Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Acres | $3,501 |
| 2 | Mount Pleasant | $2,185 |
| 3 | Bluffton | $2,010 |
| 4 | Charleston | $1,844 |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | $1,705 |
| 6 | Fort Mill | $1,620 |
| 7 | Ladson | $1,580 |
| 8 | Summerville | $1,517 |
| 9 | Beaufort | $1,517 |
| 10 | Goose Creek | $1,500 |
| 11 | Hanahan | $1,490 |
| 12 | Clover | $1,490 |
| 13 | Port Royal | $1,480 |
| 14 | Chapin | $1,470 |
| 15 | Simpsonville | $1,450 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Aiken.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Aiken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graniteville, SC | 9.1 mi | $890 | +$5 (+1%) |
| North Augusta, SC | 14.5 mi | $780 | $-105 (-12%) |
| Augusta, GA | 20.4 mi | $838 | $-47 (-5%) |
| Martinez, GA | 24.6 mi | $1,000 | +$115 (+13%) |
| Hephzibah, GA | 30.3 mi | $970 | +$85 (+10%) |
| Evans, GA | 30.4 mi | $1,300 | +$415 (+47%) |
| Grovetown, GA | 34.1 mi | $1,170 | +$285 (+32%) |
| Lexington, SC | 43.1 mi | $1,070 | +$185 (+21%) |
| Chapin, SC | 49.1 mi | $1,470 | +$585 (+66%) |
| Greenwood, SC | 53.2 mi | $785 | $-100 (-11%) |
| Newberry, SC | 53.3 mi | $770 | $-115 (-13%) |
| West Columbia, SC | 53.9 mi | $950 | +$65 (+7%) |
Studio rent in Aiken — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Aiken?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Aiken, South Carolina is $885 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,438.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Aiken?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,400 ($2,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Aiken expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Aiken's studio median of $885 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Aiken rank for studio rent in South Carolina?
Among the 67 cities in South Carolina with studio data, Aiken ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Aiken?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include North Augusta ($780), Augusta ($838), Greenwood ($785).