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Clayton, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, NM is a Studio unit found at Commons at St Anthonys in the Plemons Historic District neighborhood priced from $430. Stoneleaf at Dalhart has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $526. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Commons at St AnthonysE1Studio,1BA$430
Stoneleaf at Dalhart2 besroom 30%2BR,2BA$526
The Parks at Granite Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$707
Brierwood ApartmentsD1BR,1BA$725
Rock Island ApartmentsRail Trail | Classic1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NM and Nearby

As of November 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.04 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Cathy's Pointe Apartments in the in the Dumas Junction neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 2x2 Model at Legacy Ridge Apartments starting at $950 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Soncy 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.
Cathy's Pointe ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Legacy Ridge Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.90
Westfield Apartment Homes3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
Country Club2 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Merriwood Apartments2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$1.07
Stoneleaf at Dalhart2 bedroom 70%2BR,2BA$1.03
The Wellington1BD 1BA, sq ft 6931BR,1BA$1.23
Brierwood ApartmentsD1BR,1BA$1.10
Ashton Place ApartmentsSmall One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
The Parks at Granite Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18

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56 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clayton is at Commons at St Anthonys listed at $430.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $456 at Commons at St Anthonys.

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 $526 at Stoneleaf at Dalhart.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brierwood Apartments and starts from $925.

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