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Clayton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Manor

500 S Boling StClayton, NC 27520
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property at 133 Liberty Ln
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133 Liberty Ln

ClaytonNC27520

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Walton Farms
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Walton Farms

284 Gretzky PkyClayton, NC 27527
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Riverwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwood Villas

368 Athletic Club BlvdClayton, NC 27527
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Cobblers Station
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cobblers Station

301 Commodore StClayton, NC 27520
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705 S Moore St

ClaytonNC27520

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Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Reserve at White Oak in the East Raleigh neighborhood priced from $1,261. Amelia Village in the Poole Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,324. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at White OakF62BR,2BA$1,261
Amelia VillageCarlyle2BR,2BA$1,324
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR,1BA$1,326
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1,340
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1,371

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.32 price per square foot Bailey 2 Model at Walton Farms in the in the Churchill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the The Magnolia Model at The Arbors at East Village starting at $1,884 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Riverwood neighborhood. 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.
Walton FarmsBailey 23BR,2.5BA$1.32
The Arbors at East VillageThe Magnolia3BR,2BA$1.28
Views at FlowersThe Maple2BR,2BA$1.47
Amelia VillageCarlyle Renovated2BR,2BA$1.38
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Elyse2BR,2BA$1.42
Reserve at Glen LaurelAbigail1BR,1BA$1.76
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1.62
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1.68
Alcove Garner Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR,1BA$1.69

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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 $1,326 at Parkside Village.

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 $1,261 at The Reserve at White Oak.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amelia Village and starts from $1,599.

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