Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clemson, SC from $400 (20 Rentals)

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217 Cochran Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

217 Cochran Rd

217 Cochran RdClemson, SC 29631
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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
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Clemson, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clemson, SC

Pricing Updated: 01/11/2026

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$42579

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. The Retreat of Clemson in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. 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
The Retreat of ClemsonFour Bedrooms4BR,4BA$695
864 ClemsonFarmhouse 33BR,3BA$749
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Dockside ClemsonD1 - 4x4 Lake View4BR,4BA$882

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clemson, SC

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clemson area is the $0.34 price per square foot 5x5.5 Corner Premium Model at The Collective at Clemson in the in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood starting from $865. The second greatest value Clemson apartment is the 4 Bedroom Garden (per bedroom) Model at Crawford Falls Apartments starting at $700 with a $0.37 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.
The Collective at Clemson5x5.5 Corner Premium5BR,5.5BA$0.34
Crawford Falls Apartments4 Bedroom Garden (per bedroom)4BR,4BA$0.37
Cross CreekCross Creek4BR,4BA$0.29
Cambridge Creek Clemson3 Bedroom TH3BR,3.5BA$0.56
4 bed/4 bath Off-Campus ApartmentsCharming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments - Now ...4BR,4BA$0.39
Crawford Edge4x4 Flats - All Inclusive4BR,4BA$0.50
The Woodlands of Clemson3 Bedroom Flat3BR,3BA$0.43
Clemson VillageThree bedroom - Per Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.68
Hart's CoveThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.49
Vintages at Clemson2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.71

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $1,750.

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 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 $1,103 which is $647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clemson.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!