Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NJ from $400 (38 Rentals)

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331 W Clayton Ave, Unit 3
$1,200
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

331 W Clayton Ave, Unit 3

331 W Clayton AveClayton, NJ 08312
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Camp Salute
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camp Salute

100 Homer StClayton, NJ 08312
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Clayton Mews
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clayton Mews

865 N Delsea DrClayton, NJ 08312
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$1,650

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422 Victoria St, Unit 424 A

422 Victoria St
GlassboroNJ08028
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220 Rowan Boulevard
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

220 Rowan Boulevard

220 Rowan BlvdGlassboro, NJ 08028
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Clayton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 06/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clayton, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Emerson Green$2,550$1,2003

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Hollybush Gardens priced from $1,200. The Mews at St Mary's in the Brandywine Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,244. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hollybush Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Mews at St Mary's1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,244
The Willows at Spring Mill3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,334
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,359
The Willows at County House3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1,360
Blackwood FallsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Deer Park ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
The Willows at Justin Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,485
Cherrywood1 Bedroom | 860 sf1BR,1BA$1,515
The Crossings at Glassboro1 Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NJ

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.07 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM Model at The Willows at County House in the starting from $1,360. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Willows at Spring Mill starting at $1,433 with a $1.47 price per square foot . 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.
The Willows at County House3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.07
The Willows at Spring Mill2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
The Willows at Justin Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.65
Cherrywood1 Bedroom | 850 sf1BR,1BA$1.76
Blackwood GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
Jefferson VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
The Mews at St Mary's1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Deer Park ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Blackwood FallsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Hollybush Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82

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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 $1,200 at Hollybush Gardens.

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 $1,419 at Hollybush Gardens.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Willows at Spring Mill and starts from $1,334.

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