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Clay, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clay Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Verandas Senior Apartments in the Serenade neighborhood priced from $1,215. Stonegate Apartments in the Parkway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
Stonegate ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,240
Garfield Manor1 Bd/1 Ba D1BR,1BA$1,375
California Place Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,460
Aspen Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay, CA and Nearby

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clay area is the $2.05 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Sunridge in the in the Laureate At Anatolia neighborhood starting from $3,139. The second greatest value Clay apartment is the The Donnini Model at Stonelake Apartments Homes starting at $2,935 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Serenade neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon SunridgePlan 13BR,2.5BA$2.05
Stonelake Apartments HomesThe Donnini3BR,2BA$2.37
Wolf Ranch Condominium RentalsResidence 8 Upgraded3BR,2BA$2.25
Parkside ApartmentsThe Oak3BR,2BA$2.22
River's Edge ApartmentsThe Brook2BR,2BA$2.07
New Hope Senior Village Apartments 62 years+2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.85
Arbor Pointe ApartmentsPrimrose2BR,1BA$2.38
Ridgestone Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.33
Sunflorin VillageAshbourne1BR,1BA$2.36
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Apartment is $1,215 at The Verandas Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clay Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clay is starting from $1,452 at The Verandas Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkside Apartments and starts from $2,475.

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