Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clemson Neighborhood of Clemson, SC from $500 (4 Rentals)

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Downtown Clemson, Clemson, SC Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clemson, SC

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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
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
Clemson VillageThree bedroom - Per Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.67
Hart's CoveThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.49
100 Regency at Clemson2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.47
Vintages at Clemson2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Clemson, Clemson, SC

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Clemson Neighborhood in Clemson, SC

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Clemson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Clemson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Clemson is under $1,915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Clemson?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clemson is Riverbank Commons which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Downtown Clemson costs $1,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Clemson?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Clemson have an average cost of $1,047 which is $703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Clemson.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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