Cheap Apartments for Rent near Clayton, MI from $700 (44 Rentals)

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Hallet Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hallet Crossing

523 4th StMichigan Center, MI 49254
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Paigelynn Place
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Paigelynn Place

102 Paigelynn StSwanton, OH 43558
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Homestead Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead Apartments

300 Marlboro CtTecumseh, MI 49286
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The Greenwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Greenwood

702 Greenwood AveJackson, MI 49203
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The Reserve at Lakeside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Reserve at Lakeside

2900 Heritage Place DrJackson, MI 49203
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The Blackstone
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Blackstone

209 N Blackstone StJackson, MI 49201
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12 Cedars
2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Cedars

284 School StBrooklyn, MI 49230
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Clayton, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Hunt Club Apartments in the Sylvania neighborhood priced from $700. Whitman Crossing in the Lenawee County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $726. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hunt Club Apartments1x1 4901BR, 1BA$700
Whitman Crossing2 Bedroom Unit2BR, 1BA$726
Grand River Ridge1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$749
New England LaneWedgewood - 1BR1BR, 1BA$760
York Hills ApartmentsOne Bed | One Bath | First Month's Rent FREE!1BR, 1BA$775
Seniors of Maple RidgeOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$780
Paigelynn Place3 Bedroom3BR, 1BA$790
Carriage Park ApartmentsCarriage Park Apartments | Studio | One BathStudio, 1BA$795
Autumn WoodsBirchwood1BR, 1BA$815
Park Crest ApartmentsPark Crest Apartments | One Bed | One Bath | Ha...1BR, 1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MI and Nearby

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $0.92 price per square foot 3 Bedroon Model at Grand River Ridge in the Jackson County neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Paigelynn Place in the Fulton County neighborhood starting at $790 with a $0.72 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.
Grand River Ridge3 Bedroon3BR, 1BA$0.92
Paigelynn Place3 Bedroom3BR, 1.5BA$0.72
Woodbury Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$0.96
Bell Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR, 1BA$1.21
Sherloch Forest ApartmentsJ-M2BR, 1BA$1.16
Whitman Crossing1 Bedroom Unit1BR, 1BA$1.02
Renaissance Apartments2bd/1ba2BR, 1BA$1.13
Addison Apartments2/12BR, 1BA$1.09
207 Water St1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR, 1BA$1.12
Park Crest ApartmentsPark Crest Apartments | One Bed | One Bath | Ha...1BR, 1BA$1.20

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $700 at Hunt Club 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 $726 at Whitman Crossing.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paigelynn Place and starts from $790.

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