Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay, CA from $1,200 (25 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. 315 S Crescent Ave in the Central Lodi neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,325. 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
315 S Crescent Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Stonegate Apartments1*11BR,1BA$1,399
California Place Apartments1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,459
Aspen Park Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay, CA and Nearby

As of July 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clay area is the $2.11 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Sunridge in the in the Laureate At Anatolia neighborhood starting from $3,229. The second greatest value Clay apartment is the Residence 6 Upgraded Model at Wolf Ranch Condominium Rentals starting at $2,711 with a $2.21 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$2.11
Wolf Ranch Condominium RentalsResidence 6 Upgraded2BR,2BA$2.21
Mosa Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.21
Crossing at Wyndham2x2 W/D Townhome Renovated Plus2BR,2BA$2.31
College Grove Apartments, LLCFirst2BR,2BA$2.10
Pine ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.81
River's Edge ApartmentsThe Brook2BR,2BA$2.02
Carmel Pointe2x22BR,2BA$2.17
315 S Crescent Ave1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
The Verandas Senior ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.03

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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 $1,452 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 Mosa Apartments and starts from $2,650.

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