Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clemson, SC from $550 (44 Rentals)

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property at 270 Riggs Dr

$1,050 - $1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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270 Riggs Dr

ClemsonSC29631

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View at Blue Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

View at Blue Ridge

807-813 College AveClemson, SC 29631
property at 250 Elm St

$1,000 - $1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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250 Elm St

ClemsonSC29631

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427 Lebanon Rd, Unit A
$865
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427 Lebanon Rd, Unit A

427 Lebanon RdPendleton, SC 29670
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The Whitley
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$1,269 - $1,369
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$1,269 - $1,369
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Whitley

100 Cross Creek CtCentral, SC 29630
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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: 08/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clemson, SC area range in price from $550 to $2,109 with an overall median price of $1,075. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clemson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Clemson$1,075$550128

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 priced from $630. Studio Apartment at Cochran has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
Studio Apartment at CochranStudio Apartment Available at Cochran1BR,1BA$725
Crawford EdgeFurnished 3x4 Flat w/ Study Room3BR,4BA$770
Cedar Lane CottagesDeodar—1 BR1BR,1BA$850
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cambridge Creek Court3x3.53BR,3BA$855
The Cove at ClemsonD1 - 4x4 Lake View4BR,4BA$882
View at Blue Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$949
Clemson Lofts2x22BR,2BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clemson, SC

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clemson area is the $0.38 price per square foot 5x5.5 + Legacy Model at The Pier in the in the Anderson Core neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Clemson apartment is the 4 Bedroom Garden (per bedroom) Model at Crawford Falls Apartments starting at $690 with a $0.36 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 Pier5x5.5 + Legacy5BR,5.5BA$0.38
Crawford Falls Apartments4 Bedroom Garden (per bedroom)4BR,4BA$0.36
CollegePlace Clemson4x4 Standard2BR,4BA$0.65
The District at Clemson | Student Housing3BR Aiken - The Farm3BR,3.5BA$0.71
Cambridge Creek Court2x2.52BR,2.5BA$0.68
The Collective at Clemson2x2.5 Premium2BR,2.5BA$0.75
Crawford EdgeFurnished 3x4 Flat w/ Study Room3BR,4BA$0.55
The Woodlands of Clemson3 Bedroom Flat3BR,3BA$0.43
Clemson VillageThree bedroom - Per Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.67
Hart's CoveThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.49

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 Studio Apartment at Cochran which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Clemson costs $1,075.

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 127 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 $1,214 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clemson.

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