Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Clemson, SC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Clemson rent stands today

    Rents in Clemson, SC are essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,300/month. The market shows no meaningful change in rent levels compared to last year, reflecting stable conditions for renters.

  • Clemson is 31.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 64 total rentals available. This positions Clemson as an accessible option for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $700/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,500/month in Clemson. These figures represent the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Clemson

$1,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Clemson is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clemson

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clemson rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Clemson, SC

Average rent prices in Clemson have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Clemson, SC

Rent prices in Clemson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clemson is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Clemson run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$700

No Change

26%

1 bedroom

$850

14%

51%

2 bedroom

$1,150

No Change

34%

3 bedroom

$1,650

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,500

1%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

51%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Clemson, SC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Clemson, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Clemson and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Clemson

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clemson, SC is equal to the median rent in Anderson, SC.

Discover rentals in Clemson, SC

4 bed/4 bath Off - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

4 bed/4 bath Off

818 College Ave, Clemson, SC 29631

4 beds

4 baths

$395–$2,180

University Place, 122 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.8

Good

University Place, 122

220 Elm St, Clemson, SC 29631

4 beds

2 baths

$425–$1,700

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Highly rated

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Cambridge Creek Clemson

1100 Cambridge Creek Court, Clemson, SC 29631

2–3 beds

2–3 baths

$699–$980

Call

Love Living at Ligon Place! - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Love Living at Ligon Place!

207 Ligon St, Clemson, SC 29631

2 beds

2 baths

$700

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Frequently asked questions for Clemson, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Clemson rental market.

How much is rent in Clemson?

The average rent in Clemson is $1,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clemson?

Average rent prices in Clemson have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Clemson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clemson is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clemson?

To comfortably afford rent in Clemson, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Clemson?

April offers the best rental deals in Clemson, with rents running about 23% lower than July's peak prices. Summer months command premium rates compared to spring.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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