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Clayton Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Manor

500 S Boling StClayton, NC 27520
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Buckhorn Branch
1 Bedroom Apartments

Buckhorn Branch

721 Wildwood DrClayton, NC 27520

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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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Clayton, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, NC is found at Spinning Mill Lofts in the Willowbrook neighborhood and is 1,219 square feet priced from $2,080. 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 $1,315. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Clayton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Clayton Mill with Study (118)1,219 Sq Ft$2,080
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia848 Sq Ft$1,315
The Averly at FlowersA1826 Sq Ft$1,301
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath804 Sq Ft$1,415
Parkside VillageThe Plank785 Sq Ft$1,319

Cheapest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 01, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, NC is the 1 bdr Biles Model starting from $1,075 at Riverwood Villas in the Churchill neighborhood. The second most affordable Clayton 1 Bedroom is the Joyner Model at Walton Farms starting at $1,125 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Clayton is currently $1,383. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Clayton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Riverwood Villas1 bdr Biles$1,075
Walton FarmsJoyner$1,125
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia$1,180
The Averly at FlowersA1$1,301
Parkside VillageThe Plank$1,319

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2.5
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Getting Around Clayton, NC

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,383.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Clayton is a 1,219 square feet unit starting from $2,080 at Spinning Mill Lofts.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Clayton is currently 728 sq ft.

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