
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CA from $1,300 (21 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $1,460 | $1,460 |
Cheap Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $1,314 | $2,050 |
Cheap Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,298 | $1,517 | $2,680 |
Cheap Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,995 | $3,995 | $3,995 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current 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 | $3,750 | $1,314 | 5808 |
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. Crossroads in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,090. 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 |
Crossroads | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
Clayton Creek Apartments | Floor Plan 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2,096 |
Arcadian | TASSAJARA | 2BR,1BA | $2,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CA
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $2.53 price per square foot 5311 Balhan Ct Model at 5311 Balhan Ct in the in the Southern Concord neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the TASSAJARA Model at Arcadian starting at $2,275 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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5311 Balhan Ct | 5311 Balhan Ct | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Arcadian | TASSAJARA | 2BR,1.25BA | $2.71 |
Clayton Creek Apartments | Floor Plan 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Crossroads | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.05 |
5209 Olive Dr, Unit 1 | 5209 Olive Dr | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clayton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clayton is under $2,275.
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 $3,750.
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 1,290 regular apartments in Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clayton?
Cheap apartments in Clayton have an average cost of $355 which is $3,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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