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Pickens, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pickens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pickens, SC is a 3 Beds unit found at The Den at Clemson East in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood priced from $630. Windwood Apartments 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 Pickens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Den at Clemson East3X2 East Unfurnished3BR,2BA$630
Windwood ApartmentsDuplex Classic 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Northway ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Cambridge Creek Court3x3.53BR,3BA$850
Brookfall I & II ApartmentsOne Bedroom Brookfall One1BR,1BA$895
Vista West II1x1 Designer1BR,1BA$945
Shadowbrook ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The Kenyon at Cross CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,010
Farmhouse at EaselyThe Manuka1BR,1BA$1,038
Emerald Commons2 BR 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pickens, SC and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pickens area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2FA Model at Easley Mill Lofts in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Pickens apartment is the Cross Creek Model at Cross Creek starting at $495 with a $0.30 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Pickens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Easley Mill Lofts2FA2BR,2BA$0.98
Cross CreekCross Creek4BR,4BA$0.30
The Woodlands of Clemson3 Bedroom Garden3BR,3BA$0.38
Cambridge Creek Court2x2.52BR,2.5BA$0.68
100 Lynn Cir2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.07
The Kenyon at Cross CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Maverick HillsCottage II2BR,2.5BA$0.96
The Den at Clemson East2X1 East Unfurnished2BR,1BA$0.93
Northway ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.06
The Ridge Clemson2x22BR,2BA$0.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pickens Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pickens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pickens Apartment is $725 at Windwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pickens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pickens is starting from $749 at The Den at Clemson East.

What is the most affordable Pickens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pickens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Den at Clemson East and starts from $630.

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