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Clayton, NC Local Guide

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
Amelia VillageMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,249
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1,371
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Ardmore at FlowersThe Redbud1BR,1BA$1,398
The Arbors at East VillageThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,416
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Cameron1BR,1BA$1,440
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley1BR,1BA$1,450
Lionsgate TownhomesGloucester2BR,2BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.06 price per square foot The Clayton Model at Parkside Village in the in the Poole Farms neighborhood starting from $1,523. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Falkirk Model at Riverwood Ranch Townhomes starting at $1,535 with a $1.34 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.
Parkside VillageThe Clayton3BR,2.5BA$1.06
Riverwood Ranch TownhomesFalkirk2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Amelia VillageJames Renovated2BR,2BA$1.55
Lionsgate TownhomesGloucester2BR,2.5BA$1.46
The Arbors at East VillageThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1.55
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Cameron1BR,1BA$1.72
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.01BR,1BA$1.87
Ardmore at FlowersThe Redbud1BR,1BA$1.69
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1.68
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 59 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,535. There are also 190 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $1,350 to $2,699.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clayton ranges from $1,350 to $2,699 with an average monthly rent of $2,027.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clayton range from $1,523 to $2,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $2,595. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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