Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC from $700 (45 Rentals)

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2305 Whispering Pines Dr
$1,200 - $1,950
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2305 Whispering Pines Dr

2305 Whispering Pines DrClayton, NC 27520
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property at 40 Belhaven Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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40 Belhaven Dr

ClaytonNC27520

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Amelia Station
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$1,418 - $1,968
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Amelia Station

1001 Amelia Station WayClayton, NC 27520
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property at 120 Gatwick Ct

$1,600

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$1,600

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120 Gatwick Ct

ClaytonNC27520
property at 716 John St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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716 John St

ClaytonNC27520

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property at 210 Wimbledon Ct

$1,650

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$1,650

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210 Wimbledon Ct

ClaytonNC27520
property at 113 Beechleaf Ct

$1,695

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$1,695

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113 Beechleaf Ct

ClaytonNC27520

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Clayton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Manor

500 S Boling StClayton, NC 27520
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Riverwood Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwood Villas

368 Athletic Club BlvdClayton, NC 27527
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Walton Farms
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Walton Farms

284 Gretzky PkyClayton, NC 27527
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property at 225 Woodson Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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225 Woodson Dr

ClaytonNC27527
property at 17 S Grey Abbey Dr

$1,695

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$1,695

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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17 S Grey Abbey Dr

ClaytonNC27527

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Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Village in the Poole Farms neighborhood priced from $1,188. Amelia Village in the Poole Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR,1BA$1,188
Amelia VillageMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,199
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1,311
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1,345
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1,371
Cobblers Station2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,390
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,418
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley1BR,1BA$1,499
The Arbors at East VillageThe Longleaf2BR,2BA$1,648

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC

As of April 23, 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 Longleaf Model at The Arbors at East Village starting at $1,648 with a $1.40 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 Longleaf2BR,2BA$1.40
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.59
Amelia VillageMetropolitan Renovated1BR,1BA$1.54
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1.59
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1.68
Amelia StationOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Cobblers Station2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR,1BA$1.51
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley1BR,1BA$2.02

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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 $1,188 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 $1,390 at Cobblers Station.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cobblers Station and starts from $1,529.

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