
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay Center, NE from $400 (18 Rentals)
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The Residences at Liberty Campus

Old Walnut

535 Flats

Crete Senior Villas

Village at Kearney Apartments
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Regency Heights

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HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT

Cherry Park

Pioneer Trail Flats
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The Crystal on C Ave

705 6th St

809 1/2 S Locust St

431 E Dodge St

Prairie View - Kearney

1 NE-2
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Clay Center, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clay Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Center Studio Apartments | $1,074 | $745 | $1,500 |
| Clay Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $450 | $2,195 |
| Clay Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $800 | $2,545 |
| Clay Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $950 | $2,995 |
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Cheapest Available Clay Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay Center, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Liberty Campus priced from $700. Old Walnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay Center apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Liberty Campus | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Kearney Apartment Homes | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Ridgeland Park Apartments in York | Cordova | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay Center, NE and Nearby
As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay Center area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Residences at Oak Pointe in the starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Clay Center apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Village at Kearney Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.01 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences at Oak Pointe | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Cherry Park | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Cedar Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Residences at Liberty Campus | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Ridgeland Park Apartments in York | Cordova | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| The Crystal on C Ave | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| East Park on Stuhr | 1 Bed 1 Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT | Teton | Studio ,1BA | $1.68 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clay Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clay Center is at Old Walnut listed at $745.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Center Apartment is $700 at The Residences at Liberty Campus.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clay Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clay Center is starting from $800 at Crete Senior Villas.
What is the most affordable Clay Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clay Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Kearney Apartments and starts from $1,050.
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