Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, OH from $300 (8 Rentals)

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Union Terminal
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union Terminal

118 S Old Mill RdEnglewood, OH 45322
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505 Brookwood Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

505 Brookwood Ct

505 Brookwood CtDayton, OH 45405
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Woodland Hills
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Hills

5900 Macduff DrTrotwood, OH 45426
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Stillwater Landing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stillwater Landing

4341 Foxton CtDayton, OH 45414
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Brownstone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brownstone Apartments

3081 Jewelstone DrDayton, OH 45414
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Clayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, OH is a Studio unit found at Pleasantwood Apartments & Townhomes in the James M. Cox Dayton International Airport neighborhood priced from $775. Shiloh Gardens Independent Living in the Outer Northeast neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $779. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasantwood Apartments & TownhomesStudioStudio,1BA$775
Shiloh Gardens Independent Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$779
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, OH and Nearby

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at 3097-3107 Silver Rock Avenue in the in the James M. Cox Dayton International Airport neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Renovated Two Bedroom/Two Bath Model at Garden Woods Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Northridge Estates 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.
3097-3107 Silver Rock Avenue2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Garden Woods ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
Bloomfield ApartmentsThe Montia Renovated2BR,1BA$1.30
58 W Nottingham Rd, Unit 358 W Nottingham Rd1BR,1BA$0.80
Stoneridge Apartments2 Bed 1 BathStoneridge Apartments2BR,1BA$1.01
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$0.96
Trotwood CommonsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.19
4336 Fair Oaks Rd, Unit 14336 Fair Oaks Rd2BR,1BA$1.13
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$1.22
Arbors NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31

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Getting Around Clayton, OH

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $779 at Shiloh Gardens Independent Living.

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 $890 at Stoneridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Englewood Villas & Residences and starts from $1,175.

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