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Clayton, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/03/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mt Diablo$4,197$750266

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community in the Clayton Valley Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,314. Clayton Creek Apartments in the Southern Concord neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,869. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 Community1X11BR,1BA$1,314
Clayton Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$1,869
ArcadianENCINA1BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CA and Nearby

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2 Bd/1Bath Model at Redwood Green Apartments in the in the Southern Concord neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Floor Plan 2 Model at Clayton Creek Apartments starting at $2,234 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Southern Concord 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.
Redwood Green Apartments2 Bd/1Bath2BR,1BA$2.32
Clayton Creek ApartmentsFloor Plan 22BR,1BA$2.79
ArcadianENCINA1BR,1BA$2.88
Crossroads1x11BR,1BA$3.22
5209 Olive Dr, Unit 25209 Olive Dr1BR,1BA$4.00
Diamond Terrace Apartments After 55 CommunityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $3,900. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $1,550 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clayton ranges from $1,550 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,183.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clayton range from $3,000 to $3,150, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,695 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,900.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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