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

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Crossroads
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads

5378 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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Artisan Lane.
2 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan Lane.

4819 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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Kenwal Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwal Apartments

4949 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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1495 Bassett Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1495 Bassett Dr

1495 Bassett DrConcord, CA 94521
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5095 Clayton Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5095 Clayton Rd

5095 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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1290 Kenwal Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1290 Kenwal Rd

1290 Kenwal RdConcord, CA 94521
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1506 Garcez Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1506 Garcez Dr

1506 Garcez DrConcord, CA 94521
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5083 Clayton Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5083 Clayton Rd

5083 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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5281 Balhan Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5281 Balhan Ct

5281 Balhan CtConcord, CA 94521
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Sierra Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Apartments

4875 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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5308 Balhan Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5308 Balhan Ct

5308 Balhan CtConcord, CA 94521
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1421 Balhan Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1421 Balhan Dr

1421 Balhan DrConcord, CA 94521

Clayton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/17/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mt Diablo$4,495$1,314308

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

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 $1,855. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community1X11BR,1BA$1,314
Clayton Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$1,855
ArcadianENCINA1BR,1BA$1,925
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$1,975
Crossroads1x11BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CA

As of April 17, 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 $1,855 with a $2.77 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Clayton Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$2.77
ArcadianENCINA1BR,1BA$2.92
Crossroads1x11BR,1BA$3.19
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 CommunityStudioStudio ,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

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 $4,495.

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 77 regular apartments in Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.