Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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500 Greenwood DrClayton, NC 27520

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Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverwood Villas in the Churchill neighborhood priced from $1,075. Walton Farms in the Churchill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverwood Villas1 bdr Biles1BR,1BA$1,075
Walton FarmsJoyner1BR,1BA$1,125
Greenwood2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,200
Amelia VillageMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,299
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1,371

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC

As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $0.83 price per square foot 309 Boswell Ln Model at 309 Boswell Ln in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $2,505. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 3073 Buttonwood Ln Model at 3073 Buttonwood Ln starting at $2,339 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Poole Farms 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.
309 Boswell Ln309 Boswell Ln4BR,3.5BA$0.83
3073 Buttonwood Ln3073 Buttonwood Ln4BR,2BA$0.85
197 Woodcreek Ln197 Woodcreek Ln4BR,2.5BA$0.81
37 Valleyfield Dr37 Valleyfield Dr4BR,2.5BA$0.82
12 Yale Ct12 Yale Ct4BR,2BA$0.88
217 Hocutt Farm Dr217 Hocutt Farm Dr3BR,2BA$0.98
109 Brampton Cir109 Brampton Cir4BR,2.5BA$1.03
108 Haywood Ln108 Haywood Ln4BR,2.5BA$0.98
156 Garden Vine Trl156 Garden Vine Trl3BR,2.5BA$1.02
96 Yarmouth Dr96 Yarmouth Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.02

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Getting Around Clayton, NC

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $1,075 at Riverwood Villas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is starting from $1,200 at Greenwood.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amelia Station and starts from $1,715.

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