Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $700 (172 Rentals)

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Clayton, Denver, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clayton area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at 1671 Washington priced from $800. 1630 Pennsylvania has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1671 WashingtonStudioStudio,1BA$800
1630 PennsylvaniaStudioStudio,1BA$845
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$845
The ZellStudioStudio,1BA$850
Vina Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$880
The AdeleStudioStudio,1BA$885
The JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$895
The ProfileStudioStudio,1BA$895
Grosvenor Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Cross ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CO

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.47 price per square foot 1434 York St Model at 1434 York St, Unit A in the in the Cheesman Park neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 2x1 Model at The Wolcott starting at $2,095 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Denver Civic Center 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.
1434 York St, Unit A1434 York St3BR,1BA$1.47
The Wolcott2x12BR,1BA$1.78
4828 E 19th Ave, Unit 48284828 E 19th Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
Remodeled Units - Must See!2 Bedroom Remodel at Mayfair ** Special Price *...2BR,1BA$1.44
Redi High Street1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$1.29
South Park Hill2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
The Villages at Curtis Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Dahlia Square Senior Apartments1x1 - P21BR,1BA$1.75
The Birney Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.64
1400 Clermont1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clayton, Denver, CO

Ranked #24

Among cities in Colorado for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Denver. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Clayton Neighborhood in Denver, CO

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clayton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clayton is under $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?

The cheapest apartment in Clayton is The Denver Biltmore which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $4,252.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clayton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 104 regular apartments in Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clayton?

Cheap apartments in Clayton have an average cost of $971 which is $3,281 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.

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