| Document and Entity Information Document | Jul. 31, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | THE AARON'S COMPANY, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001821393 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | GA |
| Entity File Number | 1-39681 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 85-2483376 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 400 Galleria Parkway SE |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Atlanta |
| Entity Address, State or Province | GA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 30339-3194 |
| City Area Code | 678 |
| Local Phone Number | 402-3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.50 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | AAN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
