
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA from $500 (85 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Clayton County.


Room in Apartment on River Park Dr

Blue Sky Landing

Room in Apartment on Mt Zion Rd

Poplar Springs Apartments

Room in Apartment on Allen Dr

Rhythm at Riverdale

Sheraton House Apartments

The Park at Palatine

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4880 Hale Rd, Unit B
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4880 Hale Rd

1329 Watts Rd

Redwood Ridge

Vineyard Pointe Apartments

Arrowhead Townhomes

Southlake Cove

Woods on Tara

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1329 Watts Rd

The Park at Leeds

Oak Ridge Trace I Apartments Located in Morrow, GA
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Oak Run

Reserve at Riverdale

Hearthside Jonesboro

Bradford Ridge

Indian Lake

The Enclave at Riverdale

Regal Forest Apartments

Rivers Edge

Tara Bridge Apartments

Copa Parque
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Sutter Lake Apartments

The Villages at South River

The Hub at 934 Apartments

Moss Creek Apartments

Highland Willows

Stratford Arms

Stonebrook

Somersby

Veracruz Apartments

Reserve at 2070
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Carrington Park

Brooks Crossing Apartments

The Woods at Southlake

Emerald Pointe

Scarlett Place Apartments

Hampton Downs Apartments

Azul Door Apartments

Regal Park

The Preserve On Conley

Park Place Townhomes
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Clayton County, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton County Studio Apartments | $957 | $845 | $1,900 |
| Clayton County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,191 | $525 | $2,155 |
| Clayton County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $895 | $2,853 |
| Clayton County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $889 | $3,104 |
| Clayton County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $1,700 | $2,325 |
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Cheapest Available Clayton County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton County, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Blue Sky Landing in the Spring Valley neighborhood priced from $673. Poplar Springs Apartments in the Old National East neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Landing | The Sunrise | 1BR,1BA | $673 |
| Poplar Springs Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Rhythm at Riverdale | STUDIO PREMIER | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| The Park at Palatine | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Arrowhead Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome 890sf A | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Vineyard Pointe Apartments | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Southlake Cove | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Oak Run | Two Bedroom Garden Home | 2BR,1BA | $941 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton County area is the $0.99 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Maplewood Pointe in the starting from $1,484. The second greatest value Clayton County apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Rex Road Townhomes starting at $1,389 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Ft. Gillem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Pointe | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
| Rex Road Townhomes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Pinebrooke | B Elite | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| Centennial Ridge | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Ascent at Riverdale | 2x2S FR | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Redwood Ridge | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| The Woods at Southlake | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 4880 Hale Rd, Unit B | 4880 Hale Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Oak Run | Two Bedroom Garden Home | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Sheraton House Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clayton County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clayton County is at Rhythm at Riverdale listed at $845.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton County Apartment is $673 at Blue Sky Landing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton County is starting from $925 at The Park at Palatine.
What is the most affordable Clayton County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clayton County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Blue Sky Landing and starts from $889.
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