Cheap Apartments for Rent near Clayton, KS from $500 (43 Rentals)

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Pine Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Village

610 School StRexford, KS 67753
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Vintage Rows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Rows

1210 Liberty DrLexington, NE 68850
Senior Living

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Bel Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Apartments

204 W 6th StLexington, NE 68850
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611 Tri-Plex
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

611 Tri-Plex

611 W 25th StKearney, NE 68845
Student Housing
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535 Flats
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

535 Flats

535 N Minden AveMinden, NE 68959
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Iron Horse Flats
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Iron Horse Flats

201 West AveHoldrege, NE 68949
Corporate Housing
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North Adams Flats
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Adams Flats

2100 N Adams StLexington, NE 68850
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The Logan on 11th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Logan on 11th

1103 11th AveHoldrege, NE 68949

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Clayton, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, KS is a 2 Beds unit found at Westside priced from $615. Lakeside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westside2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$615
Lakeside2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$730
Kelley Creek2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Allura Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICTTetonStudio,1BA$965
Prairie Heights ApartmentsThe Phillips1BR,1BA$979
6th Dimension Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$995
Cross Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Pacific Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
South Platte Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, KS and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.27 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Residences at Oak Pointe in the starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Village at Kearney Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.01 price per square foot . 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.
Residences at Oak Pointe2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
Village at Kearney ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.01
Pacific HeightsThe Riverside2BR,2BA$1.34
6th Dimension Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Cedar Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.20
Kelley Creek2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Lakeside2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.06
Westside2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.74
South Platte Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.25
Cross Creek Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34

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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 is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clayton is at HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT listed at $965.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $950 at Allura Gardens Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is starting from $730 at Lakeside.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Kearney Apartments and starts from $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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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.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.