Pendleton

Background Image

Pendleton, SC Area Guide

Delight in the historic character of this alluring small town

Historic Charming Scenic Affordable Peaceful

Located just four miles southeast of Clemson, Pendleton is a charming small town home to one of the largest historic districts in the nation. Pendleton was founded in 1790, and the entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Residents flock to Pendleton for its vintage character, laidback atmosphere, and small-town allure.

Pendleton offers a wide variety of affordable rentals, from houses to apartments and everything in between. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community in Pendleton, coming together for a host of year-round events in addition to frequenting the many local boutiques, antique shops, and independent restaurants in Downtown Pendleton. The community’s close proximity to Tri-County Technical College, Clemson University, and Southern Wesleyan University makes Pendleton a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Pendleton, SC is $1,235 for one bedroom, $1,452 for two bedrooms, and $1,819 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pendleton has increased by 10.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,235/month
628 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Pendleton, SC

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pendleton, SC is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

19 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

22 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

La France Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Mt. Lebanon Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Pendleton Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Riverside Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in Pendleton

Houses for Rent in Pendleton

Search Nearby Rentals

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.