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Cheapest Available Clayton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton County, GA is a Studio unit found at Rhythm at Riverdale in the Highgrove neighborhood priced from $875. Blue Sky Landing in the Spring Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $889. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rhythm at RiverdaleSTUDIO RENOVATEDStudio,1BA$875
Blue Sky LandingThe Horizon3BR,2BA$889
Redwood RidgeA11BR,1BA$897
Residences on RiverdaleClassic and Renovated 1 bedrooms on waitlist.1BR,1BA$899
Southlake Cove1 bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Oak Ridge Trace I Apartments Located in Morrow, GAA11BR,1BA$925
Vineyard Pointe Apartments11BR,1BA$935
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$950
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton County area is the $0.44 price per square foot 2400 Old Rex Morrow Rd Model at 2400 Old Rex Morrow Rd in the in the Ft. Gillem neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Clayton County apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Maplewood Pointe starting at $1,484 with a $0.99 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.
2400 Old Rex Morrow Rd2400 Old Rex Morrow Rd4BR,2BA$0.44
Maplewood PointeThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$0.99
Lakeside TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.88
Moss Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Pineview Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.03
Centennial RidgeB12BR,1BA$0.99
Ascent at Riverdale2x2S FR2BR,2BA$1.00
4880 Hale Rd, Unit B4880 Hale Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
Oak RunTwo Bedroom Garden Home2BR,1BA$1.02
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00

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 Redwood Ridge which is listed at $897, 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 101 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 $210 which is $1,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton County.

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