Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, AL from $400 (46 Rentals)

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University Corners
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$479 - $618
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$479 - $618
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 2

University Corners

250 University AveTroy, AL 36081
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Wooddale Apartments
$625 - $740
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$625 - $740
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$625 - $740
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Wooddale Apartments

600 Folmar StTroy, AL 36081
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Highridge
$995 - $1,250
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Highridge

200 Logan DrPhenix City, AL 36869
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Oates Estates Apartments
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Oates Estates Apartments

3055 Flynn RdDothan, AL 36303
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Clayton, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakepier Apartments priced from $480. Wooddale Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakepier ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$480
Wooddale ApartmentsWooddale, Oakdale, Shady Oaks1BR,1BA$625
Camellia Commonsone bed1BR,1BA$642
Forest Haven Apartmentsone bedroom1BR,1BA$650
The Landings on Sandfort1 Bedroom Lakeside1BR,1BA$650
Eastgate Landing Apartments2 Beds2BR,1BA$720
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
ArborGate EstatesA2 Silver1BR,1BA$799
Heron Cove1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$835
Rock Creek1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, AL and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3br/2ba Model at Highlands Trail Apartments in the starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the C3 - PR Model at The Grand at Magnolia Pointe starting at $1,075 with a $0.87 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highlands Trail Apartments3br/2ba3BR,2BA$0.88
The Grand at Magnolia PointeC3 - PR3BR,3BA$0.87
The Tarragon Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$0.90
Summer Court Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Willow Terrace Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.00
Summerwood Apartment Homes2 BEDROOM 1.5 BATHROOM TOWNHOME2BR,1.5BA$0.84
Oates Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Eastgate Landing Apartments2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.83
Camellia Commonsone bed (suite)1BR,1BA$0.88
Lakepier ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $480 at Lakepier Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is starting from $495 at Lakepier Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Acres and starts from $1,049.

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