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    Designer Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances at Spinning Mill Lofts, Clayton, NC, 27520 Spacious Bedroom with Walk-in Closet at Spinning Mill Lofts, Clayton, NC 27520
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    128 Mill Street, Clayton, NC 27520
    53 Units available
    1 BED $1,450
    2 BEDS $1,735
    3 BEDS $2,050
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    5/5 Haden on Dec 20, 2024

    Wonderful apartment complex and convenient location to everything and a short walk to Clayton

    5/5 Anonymous on Dec 11, 2024

    1 Month living here I really liked. The place is quiet and people friendly

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    dining room at The Arbors at East Village, Clayton, NC, 27527 washer and dryer at The Arbors at East Village, Clayton, NC, 27527
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    56 Bent Branch Loop, Clayton, NC 27527
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    1 BED $1,388+
    2 BEDS $1,648+
    3 BEDS $1,874
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    5/5 Anonymous on Jan 16, 2025

    i love it, the parking is great, neighbors are quiet

    5/5 Haden on Nov 28, 2024

    I Like living here because it is a quiet community and everyone I see walking their pets seems really nice. Would definitely recommend this community to anyone moving to Clayton. Really nice starter apartment homes!

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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,095
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    47 Stallings Mill Loop, Clayton, NC 27520
    1 BED $1,371+
    2 BEDS $1,552+
    3 BEDS $1,827+
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    1070 Kenmore Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
    1 BED $1,199+
    2 BEDS $1,399+
    3 BEDS $1,799
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    20 Pine Hall Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,310
    2 BEDS $1,400+
    3 BEDS $1,850+
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    128 Mill Street, Clayton, NC 27520
    1 BED $1,450
    2 BEDS $1,735
    3 BEDS $2,050
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    20 Pine Hall Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,547+
    2 BEDS $1,850+
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    252 E Painted Way, Clayton, NC 27527
    4 BEDS $2,315
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    Brick Kiln Loop, Clayton, NC 27527
    2 BEDS $1,540
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    Gelbvieh Place, Clayton, NC 27527
    2 BEDS $1,585+
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    56 Bent Branch Loop, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,388+
    2 BEDS $1,648+
    3 BEDS $1,874
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    63 Sugarfield Ln, Clayton, NC 27527
    4 BEDS $2,455
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    Stansbury Lane, Clayton, NC 27527
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    26 E Piston Point, Clayton, NC 27520
    4 BEDS $2,315
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    1909 Red Oak Lane, Clayton, NC 27520
    3 BEDS $1,755
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    434 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton, NC 27527
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    3 BEDS $1,800
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    614 Hocutt Farm Dr, Clayton, NC 27527
    3 BEDS $2,490
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    368 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,125
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    85 Falling Creek Court, Clayton, NC 27520
    4 BEDS $2,590
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,110
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,095+
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    3+ BEDS $1,800
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    205 Chamberlain Road, Clayton, NC 27527
    3 BEDS $1,945
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    Brick Kiln Loop, Clayton, NC 27527
    2 BEDS $1,540
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Average rent in Clayton, NC

$1,583/mo Clayton, NC average rental price, March 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Clayton, NC is $1,583.

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    Getting around in Clayton, NC

    14 /100
    Car-Dependent
    27 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 14, Bike Score®: 27

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Clayton, NC last updated?

    Prices and availability in Clayton, NC were last updated on 21 Apr 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Clayton, NC?

    The best apartments in Clayton, NC are: The Arbors at East Village, Spinning Mill Lofts, Walton Farms Multi Family NEW, Stallings Mill Apartment Homes and Amelia Village.

    What is the average rent in Clayton, NC?

    The average rent in Clayton, NC is $1,580.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Clayton, NC?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Clayton, NC is between $1,095 and $2,080.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Clayton, NC?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Clayton, NC is between $1,095 and $2,500.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Clayton, NC?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Clayton, NC is between $1,195 and $2,490.

    What type of rental buildings are in Clayton, NC?

    In Clayton, 36% of the residents are renting compared to 64% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 7% of Clayton’s rentals, 56% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 35% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Clayton, NC?

    The average age of rental buildings in Clayton is 13 years old, with 82% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Clayton, NC?

    Rental apartments in Clayton come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 0% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 28% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 55% of all rentals in Clayton. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in Clayton, NC

    Just 30 minutes southeast of Raleigh is the small suburb of Clayton, NC, in Johnson County, which offers renters with families access to an above-average school system run by the county. For young professionals who rent, but want a quiet and charming community with an easy commute, Clayton is it. The town itself is very close-knit with many natural areas to explore - like the Sam's Branch Greenway with biking, hiking and green spaces to enjoy. The downtown area of Clayton is also popular for art and culture, with the town putting on many festivals and events each year featuring art and music. Overall, it's a fun place to live with coffee shops, restaurants, and bars near rental homes, especially in the downtown area.

    Renting in Clayton, NC

    Renters make up a little more than 30% of the population here, and careful attention is paid in each rental community to make renters feel at home. That includes stellar inside amenities in luxury rentals, like granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings. Here, it's easy to choose to live in a rental apartment that has a pool, a fitness center and a clubhouse that can be rented out for gatherings. Most of the rental apartments in Clayton are also pet-friendly with a small deposit to secure the home. Notably, being close to downtown Clayton is a fun part of the town with walkable amenities to rental apartments, like taverns and boutique shops run by locals.

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    Shopping in Clayton, NC

    Downtown Clayton is a fun place for renters to shop as there are many small, boutique-style stores with unique finds, home goods and clothing. For instance, renters and visitors alike can stroll down Main Street stopping for a cup of joe at a local coffeehouse or duck into a tavern for an evening cocktail. Other places around town to shop near rental apartments are the Clayton Village Shopping Center, Clayton Place and Fayetteville Street Station. As for big-box stores, there's a Walmart Supercenter centrally located near many rental communities. Plus, with Raleigh being just a 30-minute drive away, it's easy to take advantage of all of the amenities that this bigger city has to offer, like the Crabtree Valley Mall with multiple levels and more than 100 retail stores in this indoor complex.

    Transportation in Clayton, NC

    The Johnson County Area Transit System runs the buses that go all around Clayton. This makes it easy for renters to get to popular areas around town, as well as take a connection to Raleigh for renters without a vehicle who work there. Meanwhile, the Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the one that most renters will use to fly out of town, with a travel time of only 35 minutes to get there. Finally, Clayton is considered a bike-friendly town with many dedicated bike lanes that make it safer for renters to bike for recreation or transportation.

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