1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC (32 Rentals)

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Cleveland School
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cleveland School

8968 Cleveland RdClayton, NC 27520
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Riverwood Haven
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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
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Clayton Manor

500 S Boling StClayton, NC 27520
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Riverwood Villas
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Riverwood Villas

368 Athletic Club BlvdClayton, NC 27527
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Walton Farms
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Walton Farms

284 Gretzky PkyClayton, NC 27527
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Kingswood Reserve
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Kingswood Reserve

2360 Beech Landing DrClayton, NC 27527
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Academy Overlook
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Academy Overlook

629 N Oneil StClayton, NC 27520
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Greenwood
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Greenwood

500 Greenwood DrClayton, NC 27520

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Largest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, NC is found at Views at Flowers in the Churchill neighborhood and is 848 square feet priced from $1,365. Amelia Village in the Poole Farms neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 832 square feet and currently listed start at $1,274. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Clayton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia848 Sq Ft$1,365
Amelia VillageMetropolitan Renovated832 Sq Ft$1,274
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.0827 Sq Ft$1,370
The Averly at FlowersA1826 Sq Ft$1,311
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill817 Sq Ft$1,330
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath804 Sq Ft$1,265
Parkside VillageThe Plank785 Sq Ft$1,310
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley743 Sq Ft$1,439
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Brayden740 Sq Ft$1,261

Cheapest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, NC is the The Brayden Model starting from $1,255 at Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury Apartments in the Churchill 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 $1,389. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Clayton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Brayden$1,255
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath$1,265
Amelia VillageMetropolitan Renovated$1,274
Parkside VillageThe Plank$1,310
The Averly at FlowersA1$1,311
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill$1,330
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia$1,365
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.0$1,370
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley$1,439

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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 $1,389.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Clayton is a 848 square feet unit starting from $1,365 at Views at Flowers.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Clayton is currently 1,162 sq ft.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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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!