1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clay, MI (31 Rentals)

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Clay, MI Local Guide

Largest Available Clay and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clay, MI is found at Prentiss Pointe Apartments and is 950 square feet priced from $1,310. Country Squire in the Masonic Heights neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $1,025. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Clay:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Prentiss Pointe ApartmentsThe Reserve - 1BBR950 Sq Ft$1,310
Country SquireOne Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,025
WeathervaneOne Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,025
Rivercrest Arms /Rivercrest of Clinton1x1 Deluxe850 Sq Ft$925
Saravilla Apartments1BR/1BA850 Sq Ft$865
Holiday Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath800 Sq Ft$900
Drawbridge Apartments East1B800 Sq Ft$969
Clinton Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Phase I800 Sq Ft$985
Waters Edge Estates1/1764 Sq Ft$975
Aspen Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom762 Sq Ft$930

Cheapest Available Clay and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 13, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clay, MI is the One Bedroom Model starting from $725 at The Willows in the Sandstone at The Retreat neighborhood. The second most affordable Clay 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Arbors Apartments starting at $795 in the Seminole Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Clay is currently $1,065. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Clay:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The WillowsOne Bedroom$725
The Arbors Apartments1 Bedroom$795
Saravilla Apartments1BR/1BA$865
Holiday Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$900
Rivercrest Arms /Rivercrest of Clinton1x1 Standard$910
Clairridge Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom$925
Brittany Park Apartments1x1$925
Aspen Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom$930
The Shores of Lake St. ClairA1$935
39499 Muffatt StOne Bedroom$950

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Clay Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Clay Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Clay is $1,065.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Clay Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Clay is a 950 square feet unit starting from $1,310 at Prentiss Pointe Apartments.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Marie Brown

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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