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Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC under $1600
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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
    6 Units available
    1 BED $1,499
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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
    Available
    1 BED $1,416
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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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    20 Pine Hall Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,310
    2 BEDS $1,570
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    1070 Kenmore Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
    1 BED $1,224+
    2 BEDS $1,474+
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,050+
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    47 Stallings Mill Loop, Clayton, NC 27520
    1 BED $1,371+
    2 BEDS $1,552+
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    128 Mill Street, Clayton, NC 27520
    1 BED $1,499
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    204 Aster Bloom Lane, Raleigh, NC 27610
    1 BED $600
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    20 Pine Hall Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,499+
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,075+
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    Brick Kiln Loop, Clayton, NC 27527
    2 BEDS $1,555
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    56 Bent Branch Loop, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,416
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    21 Sarazen Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,095
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    368 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,125
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,050+
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    Gelbvieh Place, Clayton, NC 27527
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    Brick Kiln Loop, Clayton, NC 27527
    2 BEDS $1,555
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    5 Views Lake Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,375+
    2 BEDS $1,560+
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    434 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,125
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    Stansbury Lane, Clayton, NC 27527
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    2 BEDS $1,450
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    Athletic Club Blvd., Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,095
    2 BEDS $1,450
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    Plexor Lane, Knightdale, NC 27545
    2 BEDS $1,515+
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    1515 Barbour Road, Smithfield, NC 27577
    3 BEDS $1,585
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    40 Summer Breeze Blvd, Garner, NC 27529
    1 BED $1,295+
    2 BEDS $1,576+
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    300 Hickory Trace Lane, Garner, NC 27529
    1 BED $1,295+
    2 BEDS $1,535+
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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 16 Jun 2025.

What are the best apartments in Clayton, NC?

The best apartments in Clayton, NC are: The Arbors at East Village, Spinning Mill Lofts, Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury Apartments, Amelia Village and Walton Farms Multi Family NEW.

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.

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