1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC (31 Rentals)

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Cleveland School
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cleveland School

8968 Cleveland RdClayton, NC 27520
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Riverwood Haven
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwood Haven

161 Stetson LnClayton, NC 27527
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Buckhorn Branch
1 Bedroom Apartments

Buckhorn Branch

721 Wildwood DrClayton, NC 27520
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Clayton Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Manor

500 S Boling StClayton, NC 27520
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Riverwood Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwood Villas

368 Athletic Club BlvdClayton, NC 27527

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Walton Farms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walton Farms

284 Gretzky PkyClayton, NC 27527
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Kingswood Reserve
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Reserve

2360 Beech Landing DrClayton, NC 27527
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Academy Overlook
1 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Overlook

629 N Oneil StClayton, NC 27520
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Greenwood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood

500 Greenwood DrClayton, NC 27520

Clayton, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, NC is found at The Arbors at East Village in the Riverwood neighborhood and is 914 square feet priced from $1,388. Views at Flowers in the Churchill neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 848 square feet and currently listed start at $1,330. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Clayton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Arbors at East VillageThe Dogwood914 Sq Ft$1,388
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia848 Sq Ft$1,330
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.0827 Sq Ft$1,319
The Averly at FlowersA1826 Sq Ft$1,301
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill817 Sq Ft$1,371
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath804 Sq Ft$1,265
Parkside VillageThe Plank785 Sq Ft$1,230
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley743 Sq Ft$1,459

Cheapest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of December 07, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, NC is the The Plank Model starting from $1,230 at Parkside Village in the Poole Farms neighborhood. The second most affordable Clayton 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Amelia Station starting at $1,265 in the Garner Fuquay Varina neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Clayton is currently $1,377. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Clayton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Parkside VillageThe Plank$1,230
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath$1,265
The Averly at FlowersA1$1,301
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.0$1,319
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia$1,330
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill$1,371
The Arbors at East VillageThe Dogwood$1,388
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley$1,459

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Top Neighborhoods Near Raleigh Colleges and Universities

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Raleigh, NC metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Raleigh Student apartment, condo, or rental home today.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clayton, NC

Ranked #804

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Getting Around Clayton, NC

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is $1,377.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Clayton is a 914 square feet unit starting from $1,388 at The Arbors at East Village.

What is the average size for Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Clayton is currently 1,154 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh

Written by: Chris Munier

Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!