Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, OH from $300 (7 Rentals)

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Union Terminal
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Terminal

118 S Old Mill RdEnglewood, OH 45322
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505 Brookwood Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

505 Brookwood Ct

505 Brookwood CtDayton, OH 45405
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Woodland Hills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Hills

5900 Macduff DrTrotwood, OH 45426
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Stillwater Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stillwater Landing

4341 Foxton CtDayton, OH 45414
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Clayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Pleasantwood Apartments & Townhomes in the Little Richmond neighborhood priced from $775. Shiloh Gardens Independent Living in the Outer Northeast neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $779. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasantwood Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$775
Shiloh Gardens Independent Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$779
Trotwood CommonsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, OH and Nearby

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.10 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhouse Model at Trotwood Commons in the in the Northern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the The Den Model at Fox Run starting at $999 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 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.
Trotwood CommonsThree Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.10
Fox RunThe Den2BR,1BA$0.96
Garden Woods ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Bloomfield ApartmentsThe Montia2BR,1BA$1.20
Arbors NorthTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Siena Village Senior LivingThe Aspen2BR,1BA$1.31
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$1.18
90 Wood Drive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Salem WoodsThe Bell1BR,1BA$1.25
Meadows of CatalpaAlpine1BR,1BA$1.33

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Getting Around Clayton, OH

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clayton is at Pleasantwood Apartments & Townhomes listed at $775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $779 at Shiloh Gardens Independent Living.

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 $925 at 90 Wood Drive.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Englewood Villas & Residences and starts from $1,175.

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