
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay Center, NE from $500 (32 Rentals)
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1323 South St

Old Walnut

206 N 5th St

1317 Sylvan St

Village at Kearney Apartments

410 1st St

Kearney Apartment Homes

Grandview Apartments

Regency Heights
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Cherry Park

East Park on Stuhr

4503 19th St

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208 E 5th St

665 F-Jefferson St

710 C St

2407 D Avenue

2703 W 24th St

307 S Denver Ave

418 1/2 N Wheeler Ave

200 Main St
Clay Center, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clay Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Clay Center Studio Apartments | $1,065 | $645 | $1,550 |
Clay Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,239 | $595 | $2,195 |
Clay Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $865 | $2,565 |
Clay Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $925 | $2,995 |
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Cheapest Available Clay Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay Center, NE is a Studio unit found at Old Walnut priced from $645. Kearney Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $819. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay Center apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
Kearney Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $819 |
Autumn Park Apartments | 2.1C | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $955 |
Ridgeland Park Apartments in York | York | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Talon Apartments | Phillips | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Element 30 Apartments | Skyway | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
Legacy 34 | Novak | 2BR,2BA | $1,325 |
Flats at 5th | Wildwood | 2BR,2BA | $1,750 |
Concord Villas | 2 Bed Double | 2BR,2BA | $1,845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay Center, NE and Nearby
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clay Center area is the $1.91 price per square foot 3 Bed Single Model at Concord Villas in the starting from $2,475. The second greatest value Clay Center apartment is the McKinley FURNISHED Model at Element 30 Apartments starting at $2,565 with a $2.15 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay Center apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Concord Villas | 3 Bed Single | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
Element 30 Apartments | McKinley FURNISHED | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
Flats at 5th | Wildwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
124 W 3rd St, Unit Downtown Industrial Loft | 124 W 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Autumn Park Apartments | 2.1C | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
Legacy 34 | Rodgers | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Ridgeland Park Apartments in York | York | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Talon Apartments | Neligh | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Kearney Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
Old Walnut | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Getting Around Clay Center, NE
Walk Score®
25 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clay Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clay Center is at Old Walnut listed at $645.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Center Apartment is $745 at Old Walnut.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clay Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clay Center is starting from $875 at Old Walnut.
What is the most affordable Clay Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clay Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Kearney Apartments and starts from $955.
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