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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $1,075 | $2,070 |
Cheap Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,395 | $2,329 |
Cheap Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,925 | $1,699 | $2,100 |
Cheap Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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143 White Oak Gdn Way | 143 White Oak Gdn Way | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Riverwood Villas | 1 bdr Biles | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Walton Farms | Joyner | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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36 Gregory Dr | 36 Gregory Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.09 |
336 Neuse Landing Dr | 336 Neuse Landing Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
109 Brampton Cir | 109 Brampton Cir | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
240 Lanier Pl | 240 Lanier Pl | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
108 Haywood Ln | 108 Haywood Ln | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.98 |
143 White Oak Gdn Way | 143 White Oak Gdn Way | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
336 Riverstone Dr | 336 Riverstone Dr | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
201 Walnut Creek Dr | 201 Walnut Creek Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
724 McCarthy Dr | 724 McCarthy Dr | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
608 Waterford Dr | 608 Waterford Dr | 3BR,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
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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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