Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC from $700 (8 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 143 White Oak Gdn Way in the Southern Trace neighborhood priced from $795. Riverwood Villas in the Churchill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
143 White Oak Gdn Way143 White Oak Gdn Way1BR,1BA$795
Riverwood Villas1 bdr Biles1BR,1BA$1,075
Walton FarmsJoyner1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.09 price per square foot 36 Gregory Dr Model at 36 Gregory Dr in the in the Poole Farms neighborhood starting from $2,535. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 336 Neuse Landing Dr Model at 336 Neuse Landing Dr starting at $2,420 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Churchill 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.
36 Gregory Dr36 Gregory Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.09
336 Neuse Landing Dr336 Neuse Landing Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.08
109 Brampton Cir109 Brampton Cir4BR,2.5BA$1.03
240 Lanier Pl240 Lanier Pl3BR,2.5BA$1.08
108 Haywood Ln108 Haywood Ln4BR,2.5BA$0.98
143 White Oak Gdn Way143 White Oak Gdn Way1BR,1BA$0.46
336 Riverstone Dr336 Riverstone Dr3BR,2BA$1.15
201 Walnut Creek Dr201 Walnut Creek Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.13
724 McCarthy Dr724 McCarthy Dr3BR,2BA$1.18
608 Waterford Dr608 Waterford Dr3BR,2BA$1.23

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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 $795 at 143 White Oak Gdn Way.

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 112 Arthur Dr and starts from $1,695.

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