Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay, MI from $600 (23 Rentals)

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5150 Taft RdClay, MI 48001

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Cheapest Available Clay Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Anchor Bay Apartments in the New Baltimore neighborhood priced from $850. Saravilla Apartments in the Masonic Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Anchor Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Saravilla Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$865
Chesterfield ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$875
Clinton Manor Apartments1 Bedroom Phase I1BR,1BA$889
Rivercrest Arms /Rivercrest of Clinton1x1 Deluxe1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay, MI and Nearby

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clay area is the $1.15 price per square foot G, H, K & L Style Model at Casa Mia Apartments in the in the New Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Clay apartment is the Two Bedroom with Deck Model at Belle River Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $0.99 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa Mia ApartmentsG, H, K & L Style2BR,2BA$1.15
Belle River ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Deck2BR,1BA$0.99
Clinton Manor Apartments2 Bedroom Phase II2BR,1BA$1.17
Anchor Bay Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Saravilla Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.02
Rivercrest Arms /Rivercrest of Clinton1x1 Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.05
Country SquireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Aspen Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Chesterfield ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
The Shores of Lake St. ClairA11BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay Apartment is $850 at Anchor Bay Apartments.

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 $950 at Anchor Bay Apartments.

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