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Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC under $2000

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Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC under $2000. 396 Rentals Available
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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
    20 Units available
    1 BED $1,459+
    2 BEDS $1,588+
    3 BEDS $1,947
    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 a spacious closet with shelves and a large window in a home with grey walls at Spinning Mill Lofts, Clayton, NC 27520 Designer Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliance at Spinning Mill Lofts, Clayton, NC 27520
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    5/5 Anonymous on Sep 29, 2025

    Spinning Mill has been a wonderful place to live. The staff is great and always extremely helpful.

    5/5 Susie P. on Sep 29, 2025

    We have lived at Spinning Mill Apartments for almost a year now and absolutely love it. The staff is amazing and always go out of their way to help you in any way. The amenities are always clean and in excellent shape. The staff does a great job at planning community events for the residents. Anytime we have had a maintenance issue they have been quick to respond. It is a great community.

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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 $1,822+
    dining room at The Arbors at East Village, Clayton, NC, 27527 washer and dryer at The Arbors at East Village, Clayton, NC, 27527 kitchen and dining room at The Arbors at East Village, Clayton, NC, 27527 kitchen counter with a sink at The Arbors at East Village, Clayton, NC, 27527
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    5/5 Jacqueline H. on Oct 18, 2025

    l love living here the staff is so friendly and if there is an issue with something in the appartment the maintteam is quick to fix the problem they kerp the grounds so beat and clean and what l love the most about living here is that it is very quiet here l could not ask for a better place to live thanks for being so awesom.

    5/5 Anonymous on Jan 16, 2025

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

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    400-404 BROOK STREET, CLAYTON, NC 27520
    2 BEDS $1,345
  • a white kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
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    Stansbury Lane, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,450
  • a living room with two couches and a coffee table
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    47 Stallings Mill Loop, Clayton, NC 27520
    1 BED $1,371+
    2 BEDS $1,525+
    3 BEDS $1,799+
  • an empty room with a kitchen and a counter
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    368 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,125
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a dresser
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    128 Mill Street, Clayton, NC 27520
    1 BED $1,459+
    2 BEDS $1,588+
    3 BEDS $1,947
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  • a kitchen with a counter top and a sink
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    Gelbvieh Place, Clayton, NC 27527
    2 BEDS $1,500+
  • a living room with leather furniture and a large row of windows
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    20 Pine Hall Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,303+
    2 BEDS $1,463+
    3 BEDS $1,809+
  • a large indoor swimming pool with people in it
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    434 Athletic Club Blvd, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,350
  • a water park with a swimming pool and a water slide
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    Athletic Club Blvd., Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,125
    2 BEDS $1,350
  • a bedroom with a large bed and a ceiling fan
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    56 Bent Branch Loop, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,388+
    2 BEDS $1,648+
    3 BEDS $1,822+
  • a kitchen with a granite counter top and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    Brick Kiln Loop, Clayton, NC 27527
    2 BEDS $1,460+
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  • A floor plan of a house with a patio, two bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room, a kitchen, and a porch.
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    617-621 CANDLEWOOD DRIVE, CLAYTON, NC 27520
    2 BEDS $1,365
    3 BEDS $1,495
  • A floor plan of a house with a kitchen, dining room, living room, master bedroom, and bathroom.
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    609-613 WESTBROOK LANE, CLAYTON, NC 27520
    2 BEDS $1,395
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and black cabinets
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    3 BEDS $1,800
    4 BEDS $1,800
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1070 Kenmore Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
    1 BED $1,299
    2 BEDS $1,299+
    3 BEDS $1,819
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
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    21 Sarazen Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • the sign in front of the entrance building
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,335
  • a kitchen with granite counter top and stainless steel appliances
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    Brick Kiln Loop, Clayton, NC 27527
    2 BEDS $1,460+
  • A living room with brown leather furniture and a painting on the wall.
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    20 Pine Hall Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,319+
    2 BEDS $1,467+
  • A kitchen with a granite countertop and stainless steel appliances.
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    187 Crawford Parkway, Clayton, NC 27520
    3 BEDS $1,745
  • a water park with a swimming pool and a water slide
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,335
    3 BEDS $1,800
  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a blue and white rug.
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    5 Views Lake Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,330+
    2 BEDS $1,475+
    3 BEDS $1,860+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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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 25 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Clayton, NC?

The best apartments in Clayton, NC are: The Arbors at East Village, Spinning Mill Lofts, Riverwood Villas-rwvillas, Stallings Mill Apartment Homes and Riverwood Villas-rwaciii.

What type of rental buildings are in Clayton, NC?

In Clayton 36% of the housing is rented out compared to 64% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of Clayton’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 56% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 35% are single-family rentals.

Apartments in Clayton, NC under $2,000

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $2,000?” is a great question to start from. Knowing your budget means you’re one step ahead and on the right track. We’ve taken care of the rest and found 396 apartments for rent in Clayton, NC on which you’ll spend less than $2,000. A small, cheap rental means you’ll have to budget your living space as well. The great news is that keeping it simple pays off in more than one way. The cost of utilities is likely to run low, and you get the added benefit of not having to spend too much time cleaning up the whole place. Smaller apartments are more likely to be closer to the city center, so there are potential cuts to your transportation costs too. And here’s one more very special secret to add to your book-of-perks: you’re less likely to overshop when you know your space is limited.

Rentals near you under $2,000

Our goal is to help you find cheap apartments that live up to your dreams without crushing your budget. It may be a long shot to go looking for 3 bedroom apartments or even 2 bedroom for less than $2,000. The average rental size in Clayton, NC is 1,077 Sqft, but the $2,000 limit will probably narrow your search to places with a smaller square footage. Go through our listings and be on the look-out for a hassle-free studio or a 1 bedroom apartment. We trust you’ll turn it into a cozy home which is also budget-friendly to the core.

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