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Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, OH and Nearby

As of July 21, 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
Silver Rock Avenue ApartmentsSilverRock- 2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Fox RunThe Cub Renovated2BR,1BA$1.37
4911 Northcutt Pl2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.97
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$0.98
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 Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 159 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, OH with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,415. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $795 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clayton ranges from $795 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,719.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clayton range from $1,175 to $2,415, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.