Clemson University

Clemson, SC

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Clemson University - Clemson, SC Area Guide

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South Carolina’s highest-ranked national university, Clemson University sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains surrounded by its own Experimental Forest, overlooking the shores of Hartwell Lake. Founded in 1889, Clemson is focused on science and engineering with a dedication to teaching, research, and service. Clemson is known for excellence in the classroom as well as on the field. The Clemson Tigers compete in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference with exuberant support from the community.

Plenty of apartments, cottages, townhomes, and single-family homes are available for rent near Clemson as the market caters to the needs of the university. Consider housing options near Old Greenville Highway and Highway 28 for ultimate convenience to campus. If you prefer to be close-but not too close-to campus, choose a neighboring city like Central, Seneca, Utica, Keowee, Norris, and Pendleton, all of which are only a few miles from Clemson.

The Underground Recreation Center, Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, intramural sports, and over 400 student organizations ensure there is always something to do on Clemson’s campus. Weekend getaways are easy to plan with the mountains being less than an hour’s drive away and both Atlanta and Charlotte each being a two-hour drive from Clemson.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Clemson, SC is $622 for a studio, $636 for one bedroom, $1,414 for two bedrooms, and $1,682 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clemson has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 367 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $622/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 481 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $636/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 881 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,414/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,262 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,682/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

50 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Clemson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

794 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.