Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay, AL from $500 (9 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $792 | $750 | $900 |
Clay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $976 | $777 | $1,095 |
Clay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,495 | $1,099 | $1,795 |
Clay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $1,495 | $1,880 |
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Cheapest Available Clay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Center Pointe Landings in the East Pinson Valley neighborhood priced from $750. Clay Landings Apartments in the East Pinson Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $754. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Center Pointe Landings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Clay Landings Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $754 |
Summer Rise | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay, AL
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clay area is the $1.05 price per square foot Kellen Model at St James in the starting from $1,805. The second greatest value Clay apartment is the 2-Bedroom Townhome Apartments with Carport Model at Highland Park Townhome Apartments starting at $975 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Apple Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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St James | Kellen | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
Highland Park Townhome Apartments | 2-Bedroom Townhome Apartments with Carport | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
Summer Rise | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Center Pointe Landings | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Magnolia Court | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Clay Landings Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
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Getting Around Clay, AL
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
18 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Apartment is $750 at Center Pointe Landings.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clay Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clay is starting from $777 at Center Pointe Landings.
What is the most affordable Clay Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summer Rise and starts from $1,100.
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