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909 Fairland St

728 Renshaw Ave

1103 Broadway St

404 N Carroll St

412 W Reed St
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1208 W Johnson St

730 Renshaw Ave

1410 E Poplar St

3501 Marshall Ave

1205 3rd St

4624 New Harmony Rd
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Clay City, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clay City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clay City Studio Apartments | $1,590 | $891 | $1,750 |
Clay City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $550 | $2,898 |
Clay City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,108 | $795 | $2,750 |
Clay City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $464 | $1,654 |
Clay City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $1,249 | $1,249 |
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Cheapest Available Clay City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Arthur Ave Apartments priced from $610. Southern Meadows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $610 |
Southern Meadows | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Naveen Pine Townhomes | Income-Restricted Two Bedroom Apartment Home | 2BR,1BA | $814 |
Copper Creek Townhomes | A-1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay City, IL and Nearby
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clay City area is the $1.07 price per square foot Prime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo... Model at Circle Point Villas in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Clay City apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Millennium Apartments starting at $505 with a $0.41 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Circle Point Villas | Prime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo... | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
The Millennium Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.41 |
Centralia Estates | Unit 89 | 4BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Eagle Village Student Housing | 4x2 Single Bed Unfurnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.44 |
Vail Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
North Park | Berkshire | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
Royal Heights | 3 Person Occupancy | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Arthur Ave Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Wabash Riverfront Flats | 2 bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
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Getting Around Clay City, IL
Walk Score®
14 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
25 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clay City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clay City is at Retreat at Leisure Living listed at $1,750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay City Apartment is $610 at Arthur Ave Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clay City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clay City is starting from $800 at Southern Meadows.
What is the most affordable Clay City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clay City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Centralia Estates and starts from $1,249.
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