Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay, MI from $640 (54 Rentals)

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

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5150 Taft RdClay, MI 48001

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Metro Tower Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metro Tower Apartments

26450 Crocker BlvdHarrison Township, MI 48045
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Legacy on Riverside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy on Riverside

1519 S Riverside AveSt Clair, MI 48079
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67748 S Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

67748 S Main St

67748 S Main StRichmond, MI 48062
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39499 Muffatt St
1 Bedroom Apartments

39499 Muffatt St

39499 Muffatt StHarrison Township, MI 48045
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Country Squire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Squire

24126 Country Squire StClinton Township, MI 48035
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Camberwell Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camberwell Apartments

106 S Carney DrSt Clair, MI 48079
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Weathervane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Weathervane

24505 Weathervane BlvdClinton Township, MI 48035
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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51364 Ashbury CtChesterfield, MI 48047
property at 48677 Sugarbush Rd
$1,350

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48677 Sugarbush Rd, Unit 1

48677 Sugarbush Rd
ChesterfieldMI48047

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Clay, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clay Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Glens Apartments in the Masonic Heights neighborhood priced from $850. Sugarbush Run Apartments in the New Baltimore Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Glens Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$850
Sugarbush Run ApartmentsSugarbush Run Apartments2BR, 1BA$895
Brittany Park ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$899
Holiday Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$900
Rivercrest Apartments1x1 Standard1BR, 1BA$910
The Shores of Lake St. ClairA11BR, 1BA$945
Anchor Bay Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$950
Legacy at Hilltop2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$950
Clairridge Estates ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$950
Aspen Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay, MI and Nearby

As of September 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Anchor Bay Apartments in the New Baltimore Historic District neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Clay apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Saravilla Apartments in the Clinton Township neighborhood starting at $1,155 with a $1.10 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.
Anchor Bay Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$0.83
Saravilla Apartments2BR/1BA2BR, 1BA$1.10
Rivercrest Apartments2x1 Standard2BR, 1BA$1.10
Legacy at Hilltop2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$0.95
Sugarbush Run ApartmentsSugarbush Run Apartments2BR, 1.5BA$0.99
Chesterfield ManorTwo Bedroom (Type B)2BR, 1BA$1.14
Legacy on Riverside2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.17
Belle River ApartmentsOne Bedroom with Deck1BR, 1BA$1.19
Aspen Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR, 1.5BA$1.18
Holiday Garden Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.13

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 The Glens 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 $895 at Sugarbush Run Apartments.

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