
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $600 (187 Rentals)
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3800 Adams St

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Vina Apartments

3301 Kearney St, Unit B down

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Aperture Apartments

3210 Kearney St

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Holly38

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The Jefferson

1685 N Colorado Blvd

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The Mariner
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The Adele

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Park Hill Station

Rocket Apartments

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Grant Place

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Winbro

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1451 Detroit

1442 N Humboldt St, Unit 7

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1651 Washington

Grosvenor Arms Apartments

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The Profile
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Flats on 29th

The Kentom

At the Parc

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The Lafayette

1431 Pearl St

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The Houston

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Kenilworth Court

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Nexus @ Downing

1450 N Clarkson St

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The Detroit
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1601 Colorado

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Uptown Square Apartment Homes

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The Leetonia

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Larimer 35

1455 N High St St Charles Apartments

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Welton Park

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RiDE at RiNo

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Dahlia Square Senior Apartments

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The Wheatley Flats

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The Wolcott
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Twenty-Fourth Apartments

The Bradford

The Wolf Londoner Building

1442 N Humboldt St, Unit 8

Downing Square Apartments

3101 California St, Unit 3101

1430 Franklin St

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300 East 17th Apartments

2101 E 16th Ave
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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 | $1,593 | $695 | $3,452 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $788 | $3,944 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $945 | $7,690 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,064 | $1,093 | $10,000+ |
| Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,219 | $3,022 |
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There are currently 187 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 Vina Apartments priced from $695. Aperture Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $754. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in Denver, CO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vina Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Aperture Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $754 |
| The Jefferson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $789 |
| The Mariner | Studio | Studio,1BA | $804 |
| The Adele | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| Grant Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $819 |
| Winbro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| 1451 Detroit | Studio | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| 1630 Pennsylvania | Studio | Studio,1BA | $889 |
| Cross Apartments | The Parlor Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CO
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at The Montana in the in the Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,814. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 2 Bedroom Remodel at Mayfair ** ** Special pric... Model at Mayfair - Remodeled Units - Must See! *** starting at $1,295 with a $1.44 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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| The Montana | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Mayfair - Remodeled Units - Must See! *** | 2 Bedroom Remodel at Mayfair ** ** Special pric... | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Redi High Street | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Whittier Affordable Housing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Downing Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Dahlia Square Senior Apartments | 1x1 - P1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Kentom | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| The Birney Apartments | 1x1 The Central | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 1630 Pennsylvania | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| Grant Place | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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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 $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Grant Place which is listed at $819, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $2,850.
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 120 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 $845 which is $2,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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