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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 The Reserve at White Oak in the East Raleigh neighborhood priced from $1,143. Amelia Village in the Poole Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at White OakC11BR,1BA$1,143
Amelia VillageMetropolitan1BR,1BA$1,200
Spinning Mill LoftsThe Whitley1BR,1BA$1,299
Parkside VillageThe Patterson2BR,2BA$1,379
The Arbors at East VillageThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,416

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC

As of July 29, 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 Cotton Mill Model at Stallings Mill Apartment Homes starting at $1,615 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Poole Farms 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
Stallings Mill Apartment HomesCotton Mill2BR,2BA$1.32
Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury ApartmentsThe Emma2BR,2BA$1.35
Views at FlowersThe Dogwood2BR,2BA$1.44
Alcove Garner Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.45
The Averly at FlowersB12BR,2BA$1.32
The Arbors at East VillageThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1.55
Amelia VillageMetropolitan Renovated1BR,1BA$1.56
Reserve at Glen LaurelAbigail1BR,1BA$1.72
The Reserve at White OakC31BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 90 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC with pricing that ranges from $1,161 to $2,410. There are also 204 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $545 to $2,970.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clayton ranges from $545 to $2,970 with an average monthly rent of $1,739.

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