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Clayton, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, NJ

Pricing Updated: 08/03/2025

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$2,585$1,35014

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at The Willows at Justin Commons in the Brandywine Village neighborhood priced from $908. Hollybush Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows at Justin Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$908
Hollybush Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
The Willows at County House2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NJ and Nearby

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.18 price per square foot 3 BR Townhouse Model at Whitney Crescent Apartments in the starting from $1,613. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Willows at Justin Commons starting at $1,428 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Brandywine Village 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.
Whitney Crescent Apartments3 BR Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.18
The Willows at Justin Commons3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
133 E High St, Unit A133 E High St2BR,1BA$1.35
The Willows at County House2 BEDROOM2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Autumn Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Cherrywood1 Bedroom | 850 sf1BR,1BA$1.76
Blackwood GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.88
The Birches1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1.93
The Willows at Spring Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Hollybush Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NJ with pricing that ranges from $424 to $5,223. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $1,100 to $8,900.

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 $1,100 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,974.

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