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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 Cedargate in the Northwest neighborhood priced from $760. Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments in the Northern Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CedargateStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$760
Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$799
Carriage House Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$835
Salem WoodsThe Bell1BR,1BA$839
Meadows of CatalpaChristy1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, OH and Nearby

As of August 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.16 price per square foot Siesta - A1 Model at Grand Villas of Clayton in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 4639 W Wenger Rd Model at 4639 W Wenger Rd, Unit 4639 wenger rd c starting at $1,100 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Northwest 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.
Grand Villas of ClaytonSiesta - A11BR,1BA$1.16
4639 W Wenger Rd, Unit 4639 wenger rd c4639 W Wenger Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
Fox RunThe Den Renovated2BR,1BA$1.15
Garden Woods ApartmentsRenovated Two Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.15
58 W Nottingham Rd, Unit 358 W Nottingham Rd1BR,1BA$0.80
Carriage House Apartments2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Trotwood CommonsTwo Bedroom Garden2BR,1BA$1.10
4336 Fair Oaks Rd, Unit 14336 Fair Oaks Rd2BR,1BA$1.10
Belle Meadows1x1 7201BR,1BA$1.18
Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, OH with pricing that ranges from $775 to $1,599. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $287 to $2,615.

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 $287 to $2,615 with an average monthly rent of $1,491.

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