
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clemson, SC from $400 (30 Rentals)
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Heritage Pointe Apartments

Top of the Hill at 806 College Ave

31 Clemson Pl Cir
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155-533 Anderson Hwy

124 Fern Cir

411 Lindsay Rd

220 Elm St
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203 Kelly Rd

833 Harts Cove Way

226 Campus Dr

116 University Village Dr

220 Campus Dr, Unit H

1421 Gadwall Way, Unit 1421
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1093 Queens Park Loop

Heritage at Riverwood

Hunters Glen

128 University Village Dr
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116 University Village Dr

1612 Muscovy Way
Clemson, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clemson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Clemson Studio Apartments | $1,465 | $1,465 | $1,465 |
Cheap Clemson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $750 | $5,070 |
Cheap Clemson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $625 | $3,450 |
Cheap Clemson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,397 | $495 | $4,620 |
Cheap Clemson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,123 | $525 | $2,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clemson, SC
Pricing Updated: 08/27/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Clemson | $1,465 | $525 | 86 |
Cheapest Available Clemson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clemson, SC is a 4 Beds unit found at The Retreat of Clemson in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood priced from $695. Dockside Clemson in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clemson apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Retreat of Clemson | Four Bedrooms | 4BR,4BA | $695 |
Dockside Clemson | D1 - 4x4 Pool View | 4BR,4BA | $799 |
Riverbank Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
The District at Clemson | Student Housing | 3BR Edisto - The Farm | 3BR,3BA | $899 |
Clemson Lofts | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $935 |
Varsity Club | Student Housing | Valor | 3BR,3BA | $939 |
Crawford Edge | 3 Bed x 4 Bath Flats Style | 3BR,4BA | $970 |
Top of the Hill at 806 College Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Tillman Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clemson, SC
As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clemson area is the $0.37 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Garden (per bedroom) Model at Crawford Falls Apartments in the in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Clemson apartment is the 4x4.5 Townhome - All Inclusive Model at Crawford Edge starting at $785 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clemson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Crawford Falls Apartments | 4 Bedroom Garden (per bedroom) | 4BR,4BA | $0.37 |
Crawford Edge | 4x4.5 Townhome - All Inclusive | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.43 |
102 Clemson St, Unit 102A | 102 Clemson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.52 |
Cross Creek | Cross Creek | 4BR,4BA | $0.29 |
The Collective at Clemson | 3x3.5 Premium | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.59 |
Cambridge Creek Clemson | 3 Bedroom TH | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.59 |
4 bed/4 bath Off-Campus Apartments | Charming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments - Now ... | 4BR,4BA | $0.39 |
The Woodlands of Clemson | 3 Bedroom Flat | 3BR,3BA | $0.43 |
Hart's Cove | Three Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $0.49 |
University Village at Clemson | Condo per person | 3BR,3BA | $0.54 |
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Ranked #23
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Clemson, SC
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Riverbank Commons which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Clemson costs $1,465.
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 72 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 $966 which is $499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clemson.
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