Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clemson, SC from $400 (52 Rentals)

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property at 203 Kelly Rd

$750 - $2,700

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 14

203 Kelly Rd

ClemsonSC29631

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property at 150 Ligon St

$975 - $1,050

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 15

150 Ligon St

ClemsonSC29631

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property at 220 Elm St

$400 - $1,640

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

220 Elm St

ClemsonSC29631
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View at Blue Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

View at Blue Ridge

807-813 College AveClemson, SC 29631

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Palmetto Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Village

950 Cherry StPendleton, SC 29670
  • Utilities Included

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Clemson, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clemson, SC

Pricing Updated: 05/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clemson, SC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clemson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Clemson$1,750$42554

Cheapest Available Clemson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clemson, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at The Den at Clemson East in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood priced from $630. View at Blue Ridge in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clemson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Den at Clemson East3X2 East Unfurnished3BR,2BA$630
View at Blue RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$725
College Town Suites1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$799
Cambridge Creek Court3x3.53BR,3BA$850
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cedar Lane CottagesDeodar—1 BR1BR,1BA$850
The One ClemsonEdgewood - Unfurnished5BR,5BA$920
Clemson Lofts3x33BR,3BA$935
Top of the Hill at 806 College Ave2x12BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clemson, SC

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clemson area is the $0.36 price per square foot 5x5.5 Corner Premium Model at The Collective at Clemson in the in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Clemson apartment is the Cross Creek Model at Cross Creek starting at $495 with a $0.30 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clemson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Collective at Clemson5x5.5 Corner Premium5BR,5.5BA$0.36
Cross CreekCross Creek4BR,4BA$0.30
The Woodlands of Clemson3 Bedroom Garden3BR,3BA$0.38
Clemson Edge4BD x 4BA4BR,4BA$0.39
Cambridge Creek Court2x2.52BR,2.5BA$0.68
4 bed/4 bath Off-Campus ApartmentsCharming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments4BR,4BA$0.35
OakcresteThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,3BA$0.82
141 Cochran Rd, Unit #3141 Cochran Rd2BR,1BA$0.83
Tiger StationTwo Bedroom Cottage2BR,2.5BA$0.78
The Enclave2X1 West2BR,1BA$0.87

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clemson Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clemson?

The cheapest apartment in Clemson is College Town Suites which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Clemson costs $1,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clemson?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 47 regular apartments in Clemson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clemson?

Cheap apartments in Clemson have an average cost of $1,100 which is $650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clemson.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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