What is the average apartment size in Clemson?

The average size for a Clemson, SC apartment is 1,250 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Clemson?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Clemson is $3,293 per month, a 0.78% decrease from last years average of $3,319.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Clemson?

In Clemson, studios rent for $1,979 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,893 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,326 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,701 per month

What is the average apartment size in Clemson?

The typical apartment in Clemson offers about 1,250 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Clemson?

Studio apartments in Clemson average 432 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 651 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,011 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,361 sq. ft.

Clemson, SC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Clemson?

The typical rent budget in Clemson ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Clemson?

In Clemson, 66% of households rent while 34% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Clemson is $3,293, a 0.78% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,319.

Studio Apartments at $1,979 offer the most budget-friendly option with 432 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 651 square feet for $1,893, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,326 offer 1,011 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,361 sq ft) for $2,701, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Clemson, SC

Last updated: April 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,293	1,250 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,979	432 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,893	651 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,326	1,011 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,701	1,361 sq. ft.

Clemson, SC rent trends

Rental prices in Clemson, SC have decreased by 0.78% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,319 to $3,293.

What's the typical rent budget in Clemson, SC?

The largest share of rentals in Clemson, SC (44%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Clemson, SC?

5,172 or 66% of the households in Clemson, SC are renter-occupied while 2,696 or 34% are owner-occupied.

How Clemson Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Clemson	$3,293
Myrtle Beach	$1,604
Columbia	$1,490
Charleston	$2,044
Greenville	$1,558
Summerville	$1,658
Lexington	$1,480
Spartanburg	$1,217
Aiken	$1,321
Fort Mill	$1,705
Rock Hill	$1,448
Simpsonville, SC	$1,459
Anderson, SC	$1,210
Mauldin, SC	$1,405
Fountain Inn, SC	$1,752
Easley, SC	$1,412
Central, SC	$1,370
Travelers Rest, SC	$1,899

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Clemson apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.