
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $700 (198 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Clayton area of Denver.


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The Denver Biltmore

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Winbro

1601 Colorado

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1630 Pennsylvania

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The Zell

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The Profile

Grosvenor Arms Apartments

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1451 Detroit

2141 Lafayette St
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1431 N Pearl St

1425 N Washington St

1431 Pearl St

3012 N Downing St

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The Lafayette

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The Houston

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The Detroit

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1671 Washington

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The Hooper

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Uptown Terrace
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1685 N Colorado Blvd

Albion Apartments - Newly Renovated in 2024 with in-unit Washer and Dryer!

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Sir Richard Apartments

1960 Sherman St

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Welton Park

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The Leetonia

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Kenilworth Court

The Wolf Londoner Building
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1450 N Clarkson St

1469 N Williams St

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Edit at River North

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Dahlia Square Senior Apartments

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20th Street Station

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The Wheatley Flats

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RiDE at RiNo

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KOBE Apartments

1721 N Humboldt St

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Twenty-Fourth Apartments

3280 N Downing St

3280 N Downing St

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Flats on 29th

2525 E 14th Ave

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1531le

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Vina Apartments
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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 | $1,649 | $805 | $3,431 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $899 | $5,665 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $854 | $10,000+ |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,925 | $1,734 | $10,000+ |
| Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $2,600 | $3,140 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 198 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 1651 Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1651 Washington | Studio | Studio,1BA | $769 |
| The Adele | Studio | Studio,1BA | $805 |
| The Denver Biltmore | Studio | Studio,1BA | $810 |
| Winbro | Studio | Studio,1BA | $829 |
| 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 |
| 1630 Pennsylvania | Studio | Studio,1BA | $879 |
| The Jefferson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $889 |
| The Profile | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CO
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.49 price per square foot 4016 Milwaukee St Model at 4016 Milwaukee St in the in the Skyland neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Mayfair - Beautiful Remodeled 2 Bedroom ** Spe... Model at Mayfair - Remodeled Units - Must See! *** 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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| 4016 Milwaukee St | 4016 Milwaukee St | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Mayfair - Remodeled Units - Must See! *** | Mayfair - Beautiful Remodeled 2 Bedroom ** Spe... | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Redi High Street | 1 BR 1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Downing Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Sir Richard Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Kentom | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Birney Apartments | 1x1 The Central | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Wolf Londoner Building | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Albion Apartments - Newly Renovated in 2024 with in-unit Washer and Dryer! | 48-hour Look and Lease - Sign a lease (and move... | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 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 $895.
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 $4,431.
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 180 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 $417 which is $4,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
Expert Rental Resources
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