
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Clay, KY from $500 (69 Rentals)
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1210 Char Lee Dr

Willow Run

Graystone Henderson

Anchor Court Apartments

Western Hills Apartments

Village Green

Embassy Apartments

Senior Community-Franklin Place Apartments

Crescent Court Apartments
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Addison Place

Lakewood Flats and Townhomes

Marketplace Commons Apartments

Abbey Court Apartments

Devonshire Gardens I & II

Foxfire West Apartments

The Manning

Coldwater Flats LLC

Northbend Townhomes

Market Street Apartments
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Parkside Apartments

Saddlebrook

The Forge on Main

Hornbrook Estates Apartments

Bryce De Moray

Copper Creek Townhomes

Central Lofts

Canoe Creek Apartments

Indian Woods

The Evansville Lofts
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Leisure Living Lakeside

City Pointe

The Brickyard Apartments

Cottonwood

Liv at Locust Creek

Shannon Glenn

Fairmont Apartments

Maple Valley Townhomes

1215 Lodge Ave

404 S Bosse Ave
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437 S Bosse Ave

The Rathbone Apartments

Donaldson Arms

Heathmoore - Evansville

1021 Jefferson Ave

708 SE 3rd St

307 Ridgeway Ave

1119 SE Riverside Dr

Valore at Pine Hills

1901 Conlin Ave
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Clay, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Studio Apartments | $1,395 | $625 | $2,380 |
| Clay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $500 | $2,535 |
| Clay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,370 | $124 | $2,850 |
| Clay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $1,032 | $1,579 |
| Clay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,499 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Clay Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at 1210 Char Lee Dr in the Howell neighborhood priced from $500. Willow Run has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $515. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR, 1BA | $500 |
| Willow Run | The Hampton | 1BR, 1BA | $515 |
| Anchor Court Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $625 |
| Embassy Apartments | 0.1 | Studio, 1BA | $660 |
| Graystone Henderson | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $675 |
| Senior Community-Franklin Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $675 |
| Addison Place | Windsor | 1BR, 1BA | $699 |
| Heathmoore - Evansville | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $715 |
| Lakewood Flats and Townhomes | The Dogwood | 1BR, 1BA | $745 |
| Marketplace Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $745 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay, KY and Nearby
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Northbend Townhomes in the Lincoln-Bellemeade neighborhood starting from $1,187. The second greatest value Clay apartment is the 2 Bed Duplex Model at Cottonwood starting at $1,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbend Townhomes | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Cottonwood | 2 Bed Duplex | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Owen Block | Owen Block - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| Willow Run | The Sterling | 2BR, 1BA | $0.92 |
| Addison Place | St Charles | 2BR, 1BA | $1.15 |
| Senior Community-Franklin Place Apartments | 1 BDR | 1BR, 1BA | $0.84 |
| Parkside Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.03 |
| Marketplace Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $0.94 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR, 1BA | $0.67 |
| Lakewood Flats and Townhomes | The Dogwood | 1BR, 1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clay?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clay is at Embassy Apartments listed at $660.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Apartment is $500 at 1210 Char Lee Dr.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clay Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clay is starting from $700 at 1210 Char Lee Dr.
What is the most affordable Clay Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marketplace Commons Apartments and starts from $1,032.
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