Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MN from $400 (93 Rentals)

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property at 1304 19 1/2 St S

$640

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1304 19 1/2 St S

MoorheadMN56560

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property at 303 1st St SW

$953

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303 1st St SW

GlyndonMN56547

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Four Seasons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Four Seasons

3015 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Archer Moorhead
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Archer Moorhead

3010 18th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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2409 4th Ave N
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2409 4th Ave N

2409 4th Ave NMoorhead, MN 56560
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Daybreak Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daybreak Place

1805 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley

1301 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Grace Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Grace Apartments

1103 18 1/2 St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Marlowe South
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marlowe South

337 10th Ave SFargo, ND 58103
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The Property Shop
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Property Shop

1321 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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The Corners
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Corners

1210 19 1/2 St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Rock Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rock Ridge

1320 19 1/2 St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Trollheim
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trollheim

1304 Main StHawley, MN 56549
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Highlander
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highlander

2903 5th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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The Roberts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Roberts

1302-1304 19 1/2 StMoorhead, MN 56560
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1411 20th St S
1 Bedroom Apartments

1411 20th St S

1411 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Eastwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

1103 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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The Legacy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Legacy

1509 20th St SMoorhead, MN 56560
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Hidden Creste
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Creste

2415 4th Ave NMoorhead, MN 56560

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Cheapest Available Clay County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay County, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Apartments in the Hawthorne neighborhood priced from $475. Daybreak Place in the Clara Barton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$475
Daybreak PlaceStudio, 0 BathroomStudio,1BA$475
Campus Aire Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$525
Southmoor Apartments & Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$565
Griffin Court ApartmentsGriffin Court - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$575
Terrace on the Green1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$575
Eastmoor Apartments & Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$575
RockridgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Jeannie Anne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$595
South ParkEfficiency 01AStudio,1BA$620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MN

As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Prairie Crossing Townhomes in the starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the 2 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bath Model at Easten Townhomes starting at $1,045 with a $0.73 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie Crossing Townhomes2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$0.97
Easten Townhomes2 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.73
FieldstoneThree Bedroom 31A3BR,1BA$0.92
Waterstone Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Jeannie Anne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.79
Southmoor Apartments & Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.87
Royal Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.73
Eastmoor Apartments & Townhomes1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Campus Aire Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.86
Griffin Court ApartmentsGriffin Court - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clay County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clay County is at Daybreak Place listed at $475.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay County Apartment is $475 at Royal Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clay County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clay County is starting from $520 at Royal Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clay County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clay County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eastmoor Apartments & Townhomes and starts from $760.

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