Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
Clemson, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Clemson, SC rent slipped 9.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,175/month. Renters are paying $113 less per month than last year, though there was an 11.1% increase month over month in the latest data point.
Compared to national trends
Clemson is 39.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 75 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Clemson rent for $775/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $980/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,575/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Clemson climbed 20.0% year over year, contrasting with the overall market decline. This rise marks a distinct trend in larger rental units compared to the citywide median.
Median rent
Median rent in Clemson
$1,175/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Clemson is $1,175 per month as of June 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $775 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clemson
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clemson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clemson, SC
Average rent prices in Clemson have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Clemson run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $775 | 2% |  26% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 18% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $980 | 9% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,575 | 3% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Clemson, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,612 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,795 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $944 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$980
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Clemson, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,612
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$944
Last 30 days
5%
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
40%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clemson, SC is 13% lower than the median rent in Anderson, SC.
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Discover rentals in Clemson, SC
3d ago
818 College Ave, Clemson, SC 29631
4 beds
4 baths
$495–$545
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Clemson
West Ln #1215, Clemson, SC 29631
4 beds
4 baths
$575
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
1100 Cambridge Creek Court, Clemson, SC 29631
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$699–$980
Apartment for rent
2d ago
207 Ligon St, Clemson, SC 29631
2 beds
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Clemson
190 Thomas Green Blvd #190, Clemson, SC 29631
2 beds
3 baths
$3,450
House for rent
Available Jun 30
1d ago
Verified
510 Squire Cir #NA, Clemson, SC 29631
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Clemson
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clemson
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1100 Cambridge Creek Court, Clemson, SC 29631
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$699–$980
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
510 Squire Cir #NA, Clemson, SC 29631
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jun 15
13h ago
123 College Heights Blvd, Clemson, SC 29631
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Dove Cir, Clemson, SC 29631
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1100 Cambridge Creek Court, Clemson, SC 29631
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$699–$980
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
510 Squire Cir #NA, Clemson, SC 29631
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
102 Calhoun St, Clemson, SC 29631
4 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Clemson
3 beds
3 baths
$1,950
$1,650
Price drop
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
1100 Cambridge Creek Court, Clemson, SC 29631
2 beds
2 baths
$980
Apartment for rent
1d ago
242 Cochran Rd, Clemson, SC 29631
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
218 Cochran Rd, Clemson, SC 29631
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
210 Cochran Rd, Clemson, SC 29631
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,175 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clemson?
Average rent prices in Clemson have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.
How does Clemson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clemson is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 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 $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Clemson?
Clemson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,100 per month. One-bedroom rents increased 7.6% from the previous year, and two-bedroom rents rose 3.7% year over year.
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).