Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay, MI from $600 (24 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 The Willows in the Sandstone at The Retreat neighborhood priced from $725. The Arbors Apartments in the Seminole Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WillowsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
The Arbors Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Saravilla Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$865
Brittany Park ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Holiday Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay, MI and Nearby

As of June 25, 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
Rivercrest Arms /Rivercrest of Clinton2x1 Standard2BR,1BA$1.10
San Remo Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Country SquireOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
WeathervaneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Saravilla Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.02
Holiday Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
The Arbors Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
The WillowsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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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 $725 at The Willows.

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 $910 at The Arbors Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brittany Park Apartments and starts from $1,500.

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