
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CA from $1,300 (21 Rentals)
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Clayton, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $1,460 | $1,460 |
Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,314 | $2,050 |
Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,517 | $2,550 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025Current apartment rentals in the Clayton, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clayton Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Mt Diablo | $3,749 | $750 | 305 |
Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community in the Clayton Valley Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,314. Clayton Creek Apartments in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,314 |
Clayton Creek Apartments | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
Arcadian | ENCINA | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Crossroads | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Redwood Green Apartments | 2 Bd/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CA and Nearby
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2 Bd/1Bath Model at Redwood Green Apartments in the in the Southern Concord neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Floor Plan 1 Model at Clayton Creek Apartments starting at $1,816 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Southern Concord neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Redwood Green Apartments | 2 Bd/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Clayton Creek Apartments | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Arcadian | ENCINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Crossroads | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
5209 Olive Dr, Unit 2 | 5209 Olive Dr | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.05 |
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Getting Around Clayton, CA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community which is listed at $1,314, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $3,749.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clayton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 84 regular apartments in Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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