Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay City, IL from $300 (24 Rentals)

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Highland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland

1526 Edgar DrCharleston, IL 61920

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Sugar Creek Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sugar Creek Crossing

211 Joanie LnRobinson, IL 62454
Senior Living
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Newton Senior Housing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Newton Senior Housing

201 Eaton StNewton, IL 62448
Senior Living
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Clay City, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arthur Ave Apartments1x11BR,1BA$610
Southern Meadows1 Bed Apt1BR,1BA$695
Naveen Pine TownhomesIncome-Restricted Two Bedroom Apartment Home2BR,1BA$814
Copper Creek TownhomesA-1 Bedroom Ranch1BR,1BA$850
Mission Viejo VillasB- Barcelona1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Circle Point VillasPrime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo...3BR,2BA$1.07
The Millennium Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.41
Centralia EstatesUnit 894BR,2BA$1.03
Eagle Village Student Housing4x2 Single Bed Unfurnished4BR,2BA$0.44
Vail Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.05
North ParkBerkshire2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Royal Heights3 Person Occupancy3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Mission Viejo VillasB- Barcelona1BR,1BA$1.07
Arthur Ave Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.97
Wabash Riverfront Flats2 bed 1 Bath2BR,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

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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