
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $700 (223 Rentals)
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3301 Kearney St, Unit A, Unit A

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The Jefferson

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1651 Washington

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Park Hill Station

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Holly38

3800 Adams St

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The Adele

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Winbro

1425 N Washington St
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1469 N Williams St

1464 N Elizabeth St

1601 Colorado

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The Mariner

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Grant Place

Rocket Apartments

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The Profile

Grosvenor Arms Apartments

3016 N Downing St

1685 N Colorado Blvd
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The Kentom

At the Parc

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The Lafayette

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The Detroit

1431 N Pearl St

1431 Pearl St

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The Houston

1721 N Humboldt St

1450 N Clarkson St

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The Wolcott
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The Leetonia

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Kenilworth Court

3210 Kearney St

1468 Ivanhoe St

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Welton Park

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Uptown Square Apartment Homes

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The Hooper

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RiDE at RiNo

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300 East 17th Apartments

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Dahlia Square Senior Apartments
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The Wheatley Flats

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The Fern Flats

2835 Colorado Blvd

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1405ra

Twenty-Fourth Apartments

The Bradford

1410 York St

809 24th St

The Wolf Londoner Building
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Clayton, Denver, CO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,581 | $769 | $3,086 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $788 | $4,002 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $854 | $5,862 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,806 | $1,093 | $10,000+ |
| Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $1,219 | $3,022 |
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There are currently 223 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clayton Neighborhood of Denver, CO.
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Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clayton area of Denver, CO is a Studio unit found at The Jefferson priced from $769. The Adele has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jefferson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| The Adele | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Winbro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| 1630 Pennsylvania | Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| 1458 N Gaylord St | 1x1 Suite 3 | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| Cross Apartments | The Cornerette Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 1601 Colorado | 2 Bedroom (A) | 2BR,2BA | $854 |
| The Mariner | Studio | Studio,1BA | $879 |
| Grant Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| Nexus @ Downing | Studio, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $889 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CO
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.75 price per square foot B4 Model at 300 East 17th Apartments in the in the Lower Downtown Denver neighborhood starting from $1,776. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Mayfair - Beautiful Remodeled 2 Bedroom ** Spe... Model at 1435-1445 Jersey St starting at $1,350 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Skyland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 300 East 17th Apartments | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 1435-1445 Jersey St | Mayfair - Beautiful Remodeled 2 Bedroom ** Spe... | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Redi High Street | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 1400 Clermont | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Downing Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Sir Richard | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Dahlia Square Senior Apartments | 1x1 - P1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Kentom | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Birney Apartments | 1x1 The Central | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 1601 Colorado | 1 Bedroom (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Best Local Schools in Clayton, Denver, CO
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $889.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is 1458 N Gaylord St which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $2,635.
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 113 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 $932 which is $1,703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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