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$725 - $825

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334 Clay St

WatertownNY13601
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Heritage Apartments

522 Washington StWatertown, NY 13601
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Clayton, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, NY is a Studio unit found at Arsenal Apartments in the Watertown neighborhood priced from $520. The Solar Building in the Watertown neighborhood 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arsenal ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$520
The Solar BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$620
City View Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$650
The Apartments at Madison BarracksStudio1BR,1BA$750
Washington Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NY and Nearby

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $0.99 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Parkstead Clayton in the starting from $1,745. 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 in the Watertown 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.
Parkstead Clayton4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse4BR,2.5BA$0.99
Hycliff ApartmentsTown Home3BR,1.5BA$0.78
Parkstead Philadelphia2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Emerald Acres II3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Parkstead City Center2 Bed 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.18
Palmer Street ApartmentsTown Home2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Colonial Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
College Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
City View Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$0.81
Kelsey Creek Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.13

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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 $720 at The Solar Building.

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 $650 at City View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Apartments at Madison Barracks and starts from $950.

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