Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $800 (166 Rentals)

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1960 Sherman St

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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 The Adele priced from $830. 1671 Washington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in Denver, CO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AdeleStudioStudio,1BA$830
1671 WashingtonStudioStudio,1BA$840
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$845
The JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$895
Cross ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$895
The ZellStudioStudio,1BA$945
Grosvenor Arms ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$950
1651 WashingtonStudioStudio,1BA$955
Liggins TowerStudioStudio,1BA$958
The BarristerStudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CO

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 bedroom, 2 bath Model at Larimer 35 in the in the Five Points neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at The Montana starting at $1,807 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Country Club 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.
Larimer 352 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.17
The Montana2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
Remodeled Units - Must See!2 Bedroom Remodel at Mayfair ** Special Price *...2BR,1BA$1.44
Redi High Street1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$1.29
Whittier Affordable HousingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
The Points at California 292 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.73
KOBE Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,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

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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 $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?

The cheapest apartment in Clayton is 1431 Pearl St which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $5,192.

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 50 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 $511 which is $4,681 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.

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