Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MN from $400 (102 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 1406 24th Ave S

$750

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$750

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$750

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1406 24th Ave S

MoorheadMN56560
property at 1318 34th Ave S

$795

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$795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1318 34th Ave S

MoorheadMN56560
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650 Center
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$875 - $2,000
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650 Center

650 Center AveMoorhead, MN 56560
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Simon Warehouse
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$900 - $1,950
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$900 - $1,950

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Simon Warehouse

1010 Center AveMoorhead, MN 56560
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property at 1810 12th Ave S

$925

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$925

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1810 12th Ave S

MoorheadMN56560
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Fairmont Flats
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$925 - $2,950
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Fairmont Flats

801 2nd Ave NMoorhead, MN 56560
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property at 1802 12th Ave S

$925

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$925

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1802 12th Ave S

MoorheadMN56560

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Almond Apartments
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$1,000 - $1,850
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Almond Apartments

1353 Main AveMoorhead, MN 56560
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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
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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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Campus Aire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Aire Apartments

906-910 8th St SMoorhead, 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 $550. 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$550
Terrace on the Green1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$575
RockridgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Marlowe SouthOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$630
202 Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Cedar Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$675
South ParkOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$680
Ridgewood Court1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$795
Northside Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$801

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MN

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $0.86 price per square foot 2 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bath Model at Easten Townhomes in the starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the 1551-2B 2 Model at Crossings at Water's Edge starting at $1,350 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Hawthorne neighborhood. 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.
Easten Townhomes2 Bedroom + Den, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Crossings at Water's Edge1551-2B 22BR,2BA$1.12
1208 28th Ave S1208n-2/2a-d2BR,2BA$0.99
Southridge Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Waterstone Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Prairie Sky Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath 1,060 SqFt2BR,2BA$1.11
WoodstoneTwo Bedroom 21C2BR,1BA$1.07
Royal Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.73
South ParkOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.05
Marlowe SouthOne Bedroom 11A1BR,1BA$1.13

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 $550.

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 Southridge Apartments and starts from $1,150.

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