Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (174 Rentals)

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Clayton, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clayton area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at 1671 Washington priced from $875. Winbro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1671 WashingtonStudioStudio,1BA$875
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$895
Cross ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$895
Grosvenor Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
Grant PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$980
1431 Pearl St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$995
The JeffersonStudio DStudio,1BA$997
The LeetoniaStudioStudio,1BA$1,015
The Birney ApartmentsCorner Unit1BR,1BA$1,050
Welton ParkThe JazzStudio,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CO

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2x2 Model at E14 Apartments in the in the Capitol Hill neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 1631 Harrison St Model at 1631 Harrison St, Unit 1631 starting at $1,885 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Country Club 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.
E14 Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.69
1631 Harrison St, Unit 16311631 Harrison St2BR,2BA$1.45
Whittier Affordable HousingThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.84
Remodeled Units - Must See!2 Bedroom Remodel at Mayfair ** Special Price *...2BR,1BA$1.57
The Wolcott1x11BR,1BA$1.51
Redi High Street1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$1.29
The Wolf Londoner Building2X12BR,1BA$1.87
The Villages at Curtis Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Dahlia Square Senior Apartments1x1 - P21BR,1BA$1.84
The Birney Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.64

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Clayton Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clayton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clayton is under $1,069.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?

The cheapest apartment in Clayton is 1431 Pearl St which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $6,030.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clayton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 48 regular apartments in Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clayton?

Cheap apartments in Clayton have an average cost of $728 which is $5,302 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.

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