Cheap Homes for Rent in Clayton Neighborhood of Denver, CO from $500 (28 Rentals)

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property at 3301 Kearney St

$725

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$725

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

3301 Kearney St, Unit B down

3301 Kearney St
DenverCO80207
property at 1415 N Pearl St

$975

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$975

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$975

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1415 N Pearl St

DenverCO80203
property at 1638 High St

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1638 High St

DenverCO80218

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property at 3417 E 14th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3417 E 14th Ave

DenverCO80206
property at 1650 N Pearl St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 0.75 Bath Condo for Rent

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1650 N Pearl St

DenverCO80203
property at 3101 California St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3101 California St, Unit 3101

3101 California St
DenverCO80205
property at 2101 E 16th Ave

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2101 E 16th Ave

DenverCO80206

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property at 2822 Josephine St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2822 Josephine St

DenverCO80205
property at 1605 St Paul St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1605 St Paul St, Unit 1

1605 St Paul St
DenverCO80206
property at 1435 N Elizabeth St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1435 N Elizabeth St, Unit 10

1435 N Elizabeth St
DenverCO80206

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property at 3131 St Paul St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3131 St Paul St

DenverCO80205
property at 2306 Glenarm Pl

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2306 Glenarm Pl

DenverCO80205
property at 2928 Milwaukee St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2928 Milwaukee St

DenverCO80205

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vina ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$695
Aperture ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$754
Rocket ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$755
The JeffersonStudioStudio,1BA$789
WinbroStudioStudio,1BA$789
The MarinerStudioStudio,1BA$804
The AdeleStudioStudio,1BA$805
Grant Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$819
1451 DetroitStudioStudio,1BA$839
The ZellStudioStudio,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CO

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at The Montana in the in the Country Club neighborhood starting from $1,759. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Two Bedroom B (80%) Model at Park Avenue West starting at $1,665 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Lower Downtown Denver 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.
The Montana2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.69
Park Avenue WestTwo Bedroom B (80%)2BR,1.75BA$1.74
Mayfair - Remodeled Units - Must See! ***2 Bedroom Remodel at Mayfair ** ** Special pric...2BR,1BA$1.44
Redi High Street1 BR 1 B1BR,1BA$1.29
Whittier Affordable HousingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
1400 Clermont1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Downing Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
Dahlia Square Senior Apartments1x1 - P11BR,1BA$1.75
The KentomOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
The Birney Apartments1x1 The Central1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 794 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, CO with pricing that ranges from $695 to $14,550. There are also 176 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $540 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clayton ranges from $540 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,147.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clayton range from $1,093 to $13,061, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,095 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,219.

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