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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 The Park at Palatine in the Highgrove neighborhood priced from $775. Poplar Springs Apartments in the Highgrove 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at Palatine1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$775
Poplar Springs Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Stratford Arms1 x11BR,1BA$893
Waters Edge ApartmentsElite Remodeled 1 Bed - New Cabinets1BR,1BA$895
Vineyard Pointe Apartments11BR,1BA$899
Residences on RiverdaleClassic and Renovated 1 bedrooms on waitlist.1BR,1BA$899
Southlake Cove1 bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Oak Ridge TraceA11BR,1BA$905
StonebrookOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$918

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome 1500sf D Model at Arrowhead Townhomes in the starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Clayton County apartment is the B Elite Model at Pinebrooke starting at $1,350 with a $1.03 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrowhead Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhome 1500sf D3BR,2BA$0.97
PinebrookeB Elite3BR,2BA$1.03
AverlyThe Montreal2BR,2BA$1.01
Maplewood PointeTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$0.95
The Flats @ 1885 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 2BR,1BA$0.96
Lakeside TownhomesOne Bedroom Loft Townhome1BR,1.5BA$1.01
The Park at Leeds2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom Silver mrkt2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00
Oak RunTwo Bedroom Garden Home2BR,1BA$1.04
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.03

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton County?

The cheapest apartment in Clayton County is The Park at Palatine which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Clayton County costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clayton County?

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 72 regular apartments in Clayton County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clayton County?

Cheap apartments in Clayton County have an average cost of $249 which is $1,701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton County.

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