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

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217 Cochran Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

217 Cochran Rd

217 Cochran RdClemson, SC 29631
property at 203 Kelly Rd

203 Kelly Rd

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226 Campus Dr

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Palmetto Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Village

950 Cherry StPendleton, SC 29670
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Clemson, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clemson, SC

Pricing Updated: 08/27/2025

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$1,465$52586

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat of ClemsonFour Bedrooms4BR,4BA$695
Dockside ClemsonD1 - 4x4 Pool View4BR,4BA$799
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The District at Clemson | Student Housing3BR Edisto - The Farm3BR,3BA$899
Clemson Lofts3x33BR,3BA$935
Varsity Club | Student HousingValor3BR,3BA$939
Crawford Edge3 Bed x 4 Bath Flats Style3BR,4BA$970
Top of the Hill at 806 College Ave2x12BR,1BA$995
Tillman Place2 Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crawford Falls Apartments4 Bedroom Garden (per bedroom)4BR,4BA$0.37
Crawford Edge4x4.5 Townhome - All Inclusive4BR,4.5BA$0.43
102 Clemson St, Unit 102A102 Clemson St2BR,1BA$0.52
Cross CreekCross Creek4BR,4BA$0.29
The Collective at Clemson3x3.5 Premium3BR,3.5BA$0.59
Cambridge Creek Clemson3 Bedroom TH3BR,3.5BA$0.59
4 bed/4 bath Off-Campus ApartmentsCharming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments - Now ...4BR,4BA$0.39
The Woodlands of Clemson3 Bedroom Flat3BR,3BA$0.43
Hart's CoveThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.49
University Village at ClemsonCondo per person3BR,3BA$0.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clemson, SC

Ranked #23

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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