Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, OH from $300 (55 Rentals)

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Cedargate
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedargate

701 Union RdClayton, OH 45315
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Salem Woods
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$1,015 - $1,315
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Salem Woods

5291 Wood Creek RdDayton, OH 45426
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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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Stillwater Landing
Studio 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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Greenglen
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenglen

101 Tree Glen WayDayton, OH 45415
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Parkville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkville

1100 Taywood DrEnglewood, OH 45322
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Shiloh Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shiloh Villas

4000 Willow DrDayton, OH 45426
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4908 Northcutt Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4908 Northcutt Pl

4908 Northcutt PlDayton, OH 45414
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4911 Northcutt Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4911 Northcutt Pl

4911 Northcutt PlDayton, OH 45414
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Covenant Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Covenant Manor

4951 Covenant House DrDayton, OH 45426
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Gateway Village
3 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Village

1206 Union RdEnglewood, OH 45322
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90 Wood Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

90 Wood Drive

90 Woods DrWest Milton, OH 45383
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The Vineyards
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Vineyards

800-840 Union RdEnglewood, OH 45322
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Clayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 270 E Nottingham Rd in the Mount Vernon neighborhood priced from $650. Cedargate in the Northwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $760. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
270 E Nottingham Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$650
CedargateStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$760
Shiloh Gardens Independent Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$779
Meadows of CatalpaChristy1BR,1BA$795
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$825
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$825
4908 Northcutt Pl2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$825
4911 Northcutt Pl2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$825
Westbrooke Village Apartments1BD/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, OH

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at Chestnut Woods Apartments in the in the Outer Northeast neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 99 Bennington Dr Model at 99 Bennington Dr, Unit 101 starting at $750 with a $0.68 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.
Chestnut Woods Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$0.80
99 Bennington Dr, Unit 10199 Bennington Dr2BR,1BA$0.68
Trotwood CommonsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.05
4911 Northcutt Pl2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.97
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$0.98
4908 Northcutt Pl2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.10
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$1.15
Meadows of CatalpaAspen1BR,1BA$1.29
Westbrooke Village Apartments1BD/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.36
270 E Nottingham Rd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.08

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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 $650 at 270 E Nottingham Rd.

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 $825 at 4908 Northcutt Pl.

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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Learn About the Top Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Dayton, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

Once an industrial powerhouse in southwest Ohio, Dayton is gradually changing from a strictly blue-collar city to a light blue-collar/white-collar city with education, tech, and urban development opportunities.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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