Cheap Homes for Rent in Clay County, MN from $500 (6 Rentals)

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property at 222 4th St S

$575

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$575

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$575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

222 4th St S

MoorheadMN56560
property at 4473 19th St S

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

4473 19th St S

MoorheadMN56560
property at 1304 19 1/2 St S

$640

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$640

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$640

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1304 19 1/2 St S

MoorheadMN56560

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property at 1315 34th St Cir S

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

1315 34th St Cir S

MoorheadMN56560
property at 1721 13th St S

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 10

1721 13th St S

MoorheadMN56560

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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. Griffin Court Apartments in the Clara Barton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $575. 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
Griffin Court ApartmentsGriffin Court - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$575
Terrace on the Green1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MN

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Easten Townhomes in the starting from $1,290. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 1918 5th Ave S starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 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 Townhomes3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.90
1918 5th Ave S3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.17
FieldstoneThree Bedroom 31A3BR,1BA$0.92
Waterstone Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Southridge Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Simon Warehouse1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Jeannie Anne ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.79
Royal Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.73
Griffin Court ApartmentsGriffin Court - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
South ParkEfficiency 01AStudio ,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Clay County

What type of rentals are currently available in Clay County?

There are currently 157 Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MN with pricing that ranges from $400 to $3,100. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clay County ranging from $575 to $2,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clay County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clay County ranges from $575 to $2,550 with an average monthly rent of $1,691.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clay County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clay County range from $750 to $3,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,715.

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