
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NY from $500 (12 Rentals)
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The Solar Building Apartments

City View Apartments
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College Heights

334 Clay St
Clayton, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clayton Studio Apartments | $702 | $520 | $1,000 |
Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $910 | $675 | $1,150 |
Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $750 | $1,850 |
Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $950 | $1,850 |
Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $1,500 | $1,835 |
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Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, NY is a Studio unit found at Arsenal Apartments priced from $520. The Solar Building Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arsenal Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $520 |
The Solar Building Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $620 |
City View Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
The Apartments at Madison Barracks | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Kelsey Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NY and Nearby
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $0.91 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Parkstead Philadelphia in the starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Town Home Model at Hycliff Apartments starting at $1,320 with a $0.78 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkstead Philadelphia | 4 Bed 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.91 |
Hycliff Apartments | Town Home | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
Parkstead Clayton | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Garden | 4BR,2BA | $0.90 |
Parkstead City Center | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Beaver Meadow Apartments | B ADA | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
Parkstead Gouverneur | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Parkstead Black River | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
Palmer Street Apartments | Town Home | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
Colonial Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
City View Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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Getting Around Clayton, NY
Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Arsenal Apartments listed at $520.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $675 at City View Apartments.
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 $820 at The Solar Building Apartments.
What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kelsey Creek Apartments and starts from $1,000.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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