Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay, CA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Clay Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Verandas Senior Apartments in the Serenade neighborhood priced from $1,215. Stonegate Apartments in the Parkway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,215
Stonegate ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,240
MOSA Apartments1 Bedrppm1BR,1BA$1,302
California Place Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,460
Aspen Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,499
Carmel Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1,500
Cedar Ridge Apartments598 SF1BR,1BA$1,546
Ridgestone Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1,675
Pine ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,729
River's Edge ApartmentsThe Brook2BR,2BA$1,741

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay, CA and Nearby

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clay area is the $2.05 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Sunridge in the in the Laureate At Anatolia neighborhood starting from $3,139. The second greatest value Clay apartment is the Residence 6 Upgraded Model at Wolf Ranch Condominium Rentals starting at $2,706 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Liberty Lane neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon SunridgePlan 13BR,2.5BA$2.05
Wolf Ranch Condominium RentalsResidence 6 Upgraded2BR,2BA$2.20
Crossing at Wyndham2x2 W/D Townhome Renovated Plus2BR,2BA$2.37
Parkside ApartmentsThe Spruce2BR,2BA$2.19
VASARI LUXURY APARTMENT HOMESUffizi2BR,2BA$2.36
River's Edge ApartmentsThe Brook2BR,2BA$2.00
Arbor Pointe ApartmentsPrimrose2BR,1BA$2.38
Ridgestone Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.33
Carmel Pointe1x11BR,1BA$2.40
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clay is at Stonegate Apartments listed at $1,240.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Apartment is $1,215 at The Verandas Senior Apartments.

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 $1,452 at The Verandas Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkside Apartments and starts from $2,175.

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