At Clemson, athletics are a major part of campus life. Whether you compete as a student-athlete, spend your weekends cheering in Death Valley, play intramural sports, or simply want convenient places to stay active, Orchard Clemson puts you close to the action.
Orchard Clemson offers cottage-style student housing near Clemson University with private bedrooms, spacious shared living areas, on-site parking, and fitness-focused amenities. The community is 2.2 miles from Fike Recreation Center and 2.3 miles from Clemson Memorial Stadium, with both destinations a 10-minute drive away depending on traffic.
Why Clemson Sports Fans Choose Orchard Clemson
Clemson’s athletic culture extends well beyond the field. Football Saturdays, basketball games, baseball weekends, intramural leagues, and campus recreation are all part of the Clemson student experience.
At Orchard Clemson, residents can live close to campus while enjoying more room than they might find in a traditional apartment building. The community’s three-, four-, and five-bedroom cottages are especially convenient for teammates, workout partners, and groups of friends who want to live together.
Every resident has a private bedroom, while the open kitchen, dining, and living spaces give roommates room to watch games, share meals, study, and spend time together.
How Close Is Orchard Clemson to Clemson Athletic Facilities?
Orchard Clemson is conveniently located near several of Clemson University’s best-known athletic and recreation destinations.
Fike Recreation Center
Orchard Clemson is 2.2 miles from Fike Recreation Center, or a 10-minute drive depending on campus traffic and parking.
Fike is Clemson University’s primary campus recreation facility, making Orchard Clemson a convenient home base for residents who participate in workouts, recreation programs, club sports, or intramural activities.
Memorial Stadium
Orchard Clemson is 2.3 miles from Clemson Memorial Stadium, commonly known as Death Valley.
The drive typically takes around 10 minutes, although football game-day traffic, road closures, and parking restrictions can add significant travel time.
Residents planning to attend Clemson football games should review the university’s current game-day transportation and parking information before leaving home.
Does Orchard Clemson Have a Fitness Center?
Yes. Orchard Clemson has a fitness center that residents can access 24 hours a day.
The on-site fitness center gives residents a convenient option when they want to exercise without driving to campus. It can be especially useful for early-morning workouts, late-night training sessions, busy class days, or times when traveling to Fike does not fit your schedule.
Is There a Basketball Court at Orchard Clemson?
Yes. Orchard Clemson has an outdoor cul-de-sac basketball court.
Residents can use the court to practice or play casual games with roommates and friends. The court offers another way to stay active without leaving the property.
Does Orchard Clemson Have a Swimming Pool?
Yes. Orchard Clemson has a resort-style swimming pool with lounge seating.
The pool provides a place to swim, cool down after a workout, relax between classes, or spend time outdoors with friends. The property website also highlights the pool as one of Orchard Clemson’s central community amenities.
Residents and guests are expected to follow all posted pool rules, operating hours, guest restrictions, and safety requirements.
A Home Base for Clemson Game Days
Living near Clemson Memorial Stadium can make it easier to be part of Clemson’s game-day atmosphere.
At Orchard Clemson, every cottage includes a 65-inch Smart TV in the living room. This gives roommates a comfortable place to watch away games, pregame coverage, highlights, or other Clemson sporting events together.
The cottages also feature open living and dining areas that work well for casual game-day meals and gatherings.
What Floor Plans Are Available at Orchard Clemson?
Orchard Clemson offers studio, three-bedroom, four-bedroom, and five-bedroom floor plans.
Studio
Designed for students who prefer to live on their own.
Aspen
The Aspen includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 1,400 square feet.
It can be a good fit for three teammates, training partners, or friends who want to live together while keeping private bedroom space.
Driftwood
The Driftwood includes four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms in 1,800 square feet.
The additional half bathroom can be helpful when residents have friends visiting to watch a game or spend time at the cottage.
Magnolia
The Magnolia includes five bedrooms and five bathrooms in 2,250 square feet.
As Orchard Clemson’s largest floor plan, the Magnolia offers plenty of shared space for a larger group of friends or teammates.
Floor plan pricing and availability can change throughout the leasing season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Orchard Clemson Good for Student-Athletes?
Orchard Clemson is a practical housing option for student-athletes who want a private bedroom, an in-home washer and dryer, 24-hour access to an on-site fitness center, and convenient driving access to Clemson University.
Is Orchard Clemson Good for Intramural and Club-Sport Participants?
Yes. Residents who participate in intramural or club sports can use Orchard Clemson as a convenient place to live, exercise, and recover between activities.
The community has its own fitness center, basketball court, and swimming pool. Fike Recreation Center is also 2.2 miles away.
Because transportation requirements vary by activity, residents should confirm where practices and competitions are held before choosing a commute plan.
Can Teammates Apply to Live Together?
Yes. Teammates or groups of friends can apply with the goal of living together, subject to availability and leasing approval.
A group of three may prefer Aspen, four residents may choose Driftwood, and a group of five may be interested in the Magnolia.
Every intended resident should complete the required application, screening, deposit, and lease steps. Placement together is not final until it has been confirmed by the leasing team.
Is Visitor Parking Available on Game Days?
Orchard Clemson has 21 designated visitor parking spaces. Visitor spaces are clearly marked with the word “VISITOR.”
Visitor parking is limited and may be in high demand on Clemson football weekends. Guests should use only marked visitor spaces and follow all posted parking rules.
Residents should not assume that Orchard Clemson visitor parking can be used as public event parking or as an alternative to official Clemson game-day parking.
Is Orchard Clemson on the CATbus Route?
Yes. Orchard Clemson is located along the Clemson Area Transit Red Route.
The bus provides residents with another transportation option for reaching Clemson University and the surrounding area. Routes, stops, service hours, and game-day operations can change, so residents should check the current CATbus schedule before traveling.
Are Utilities Included in Rent?
Utilities are not listed as included in the base rent.
Prospective residents should ask the leasing office which services are billed separately and how charges are divided among roommates. These may include electricity, water, sewer, trash, and internet.
Active residents may also want to consider how household habits, laundry use, and heating or cooling preferences could affect monthly utility costs.
How Large Is Orchard Clemson?
Orchard Clemson has 44 cottage-style units with space for 178 residents.
The community was built in 2012 and offers individual cottage-style homes rather than a traditional multistory apartment layout.
Find Housing Near Clemson Athletics
Orchard Clemson offers student housing near Clemson University for student-athletes, intramural participants, active students, and dedicated Tigers fans.
With private bedrooms, cottage-style floor plans, on-site parking, a 24/7 fitness center, an outdoor basketball court, a resort-style swimming pool, and convenient access to Fike Recreation Center and Clemson Memorial Stadium, residents can stay connected to Clemson’s athletic culture while enjoying the comfort of an off-campus home.
Contact the Orchard Clemson leasing team to confirm current pricing and availability, review leasing policies, and schedule a tour.