Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC from $700 (7 Rentals)

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Clayton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Manor

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

Greenwood

500 Greenwood DrClayton, NC 27520

Clayton, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverwood Villas in the Churchill neighborhood priced from $1,075. Walton Farms in the Churchill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverwood Villas1 bdr Biles1BR,1BA$1,075
Walton FarmsJoyner1BR,1BA$1,125
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR,1BA$1,133

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.34 price per square foot Falkirk Model at Riverwood Ranch Townhomes in the in the East Raleigh neighborhood starting from $1,535. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the The Elyse Model at Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury Apartments starting at $1,510 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Churchill 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.
Riverwood Ranch TownhomesFalkirk2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Elyse2BR,2BA$1.45
Lionsgate TownhomesGloucester2BR,2.5BA$1.46
The Arbors at East VillageThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1.55
Views at FlowersThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.55
Amelia VillageMetropolitan Renovated1BR,1BA$1.71
Reserve at Glen LaurelABIGAIL 1.01BR,1BA$1.70
The Averly at FlowersA11BR,1BA$1.58
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesSaw Mill1BR,1BA$1.68
Parkside VillageThe Plank1BR,1BA$1.44

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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

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 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 $1,075 at Riverwood Villas.

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 $1,424 at Amelia Village.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Amelia Station and starts from $1,765.

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