
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay County, IA from $300 (11 Rentals)
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Clay County, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clay County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clay County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $725 | $725 | $725 |
Clay County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $875 | $1,605 |
Clay County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $900 | $1,665 |
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Cheapest Available Clay County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay County, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park View Apartments priced from $725. Cypress Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $906. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park View Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Cypress Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $906 |
Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, IA
As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment Model at Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes in the starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cypress Pointe Apartments starting at $906 with a $1.26 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes | 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Cypress Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Park View Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay County Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clay County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Clay County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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