Aiken County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in South Carolina. Population: 169,865.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$939/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
+5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,114/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
+16% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,261/mo
↑ 7.3% YoY
+7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,627/mo
↑ 5.3% YoY
+7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,984/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $868 | $939 | +$71 (+8.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,039 | $1,114 | +$75 (+7.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,175 | $1,261 | +$86 (+7.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,545 | $1,627 | +$82 (+5.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,890 | $1,984 | +$94 (+5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$44,560
$3,713/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,440
$4,203/month gross
Other Counties in South Carolina
Greenville County
1 BR: $1,221/mo
Orangeburg County
1 BR: $750/mo
Charleston County
1 BR: $1,630/mo
York County
1 BR: $1,538/mo
McCormick County
1 BR: $729/mo
Abbeville County
1 BR: $725/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.