Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CA from $1,258 (21 Rentals)

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1495 Bassett Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1495 Bassett Dr

1495 Bassett DrConcord, CA 94521

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5095 Clayton Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5095 Clayton Rd

5095 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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1506 Garcez Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1506 Garcez Dr

1506 Garcez DrConcord, CA 94521
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5281 Balhan Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5281 Balhan Ct

5281 Balhan CtConcord, CA 94521
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1290 Kenwal Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1290 Kenwal Rd

1290 Kenwal RdConcord, CA 94521
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5083 Clayton Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5083 Clayton Rd

5083 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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5308 Balhan Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

5308 Balhan Ct

5308 Balhan CtConcord, CA 94521

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1421 Balhan Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1421 Balhan Dr

1421 Balhan DrConcord, CA 94521
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Artisan Lane.
2 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan Lane.

4819 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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Kenwal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwal Apartments

4949 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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Crossroads
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads

5378 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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Sierra Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Apartments

4875 Clayton RdConcord, CA 94521
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clayton, CA area range in price from $864 to $8,170 with an overall median price of $2,180. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mt Diablo$2,180$864213

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Clayton Creek Apartments in the Concord Valley neighborhood priced from $2,021. Arcadian in the Clayton Valley Highlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clayton Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$2,021
ArcadianSKYLINE2BR,1BA$2,400
Crossroads2x2a-R12BR,2BA$2,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $2.86 price per square foot SKYLINE Model at Arcadian in the in the Clayton Valley Highlands neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 2x2a-R1 Model at Crossroads starting at $2,675 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Clayton Valley Highlands neighborhood. 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.
ArcadianSKYLINE2BR,1.25BA$2.86
Crossroads2x2a-R12BR,2BA$3.24
5289 Balhan Ct, Unit 5289 Balhan Court5289 Balhan Ct2BR,1BA$2.41
Clayton Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$3.01

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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 Clayton Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clayton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 50 regular apartments in Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.