Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay, CA from $1,200 (49 Rentals)

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Artisan 8282
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$1,925 - $2,898
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$1,925 - $2,898
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Artisan 8282

8282 Calvine RdSacramento, CA 95828
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Ridgestone Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgestone Apartments

8180 Center PkySacramento, CA 95823
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$1,675 - $1,725

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445 Almond Dr

LodiCA95240
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Pine Manor (03/26)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Manor (03/26)

6505 Valley Hi DrSacramento, CA 95823
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Mosa Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mosa Apartments

10149 Bruceville RdElk Grove, CA 95757

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Cottages at Laguna
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages at Laguna

8570 Center PkySacramento, CA 95823
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Clay, CA Local Guide

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. Creekside Village Senior Apartments in the Parkway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,344. 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
Creekside Village Senior Apartments1 BR, 1 BA - Large1BR,1BA$1,344
Locke-Haven Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
California Place Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$1,351
Courtyard CottagesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,353
New Hope Senior Village Apartments 62 years+1x11BR,1BA$1,366
Garfield Manor Apartments1 Bd/1 Ba U1BR,1BA$1,395
Carmel Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1,400
Stonegate Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,414
Crossing at Wyndham1x1 Enhanced1BR,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay, CA and Nearby

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay area is the $2.06 price per square foot STARLING Model at Laguna Creek in the in the Serenade neighborhood starting from $2,278. The second greatest value Clay apartment is the Kent Place 2x1 Model at Kent Place starting at $1,895 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Sheldon Place 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.
Laguna CreekSTARLING2BR,2BA$2.06
Kent PlaceKent Place 2x12BR,1.25BA$1.88
The Meridian2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.83
Juniper2d2BR,2BA$1.97
Sunflorin VillageSheffield2BR,1BA$2.02
Meritage ApartmentsThe Vine2BR,1BA$1.92
Locke-Haven Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
306 S Church St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.98
Courtyard CottagesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $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 $1,353 at Courtyard Cottages.

What is the most affordable Clay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at CASTELLINO @ LAGUNA WEST and starts from $2,576.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.