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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, NC

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Apartments Under $800

  • a sign for glen lake in front of an apartment building
    15
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    401 NC Hwy 210, Smithfield, NC 27577-6968
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $900

  • A kitchen with a black refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
    184
    Today

    4803 N New Hope Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $899+
    2 BEDS $1,200+
    3 BEDS $1,650+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a swimming pool with trees in the background and a resort style pool
    164
    Today

    1141 Crab Orchard Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606
    STUDIO $941+
    1 BED $1,030+
    2 BEDS $1,130+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • the sign in front of the entrance building
    90
    Today

    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,335
  • a water park with a swimming pool and a water slide
    84
    Today

    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,335
    3 BEDS $1,800
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    30
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    284 Gretzky Parkway, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,050+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with couches and a fireplace
    319
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    5500 Reunion Point, Raleigh, NC 27609
    1 BED $1,050+
    2 BEDS $1,380+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    427
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    5014 Sedgewick Dr., Raleigh, NC 27616
    1 BED $1,062+
    2 BEDS $1,217+
    3 BEDS $1,661+
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  • the kitchen of our studio apartment atrium with black appliances and wood cabinets
    119
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    905 7Th Ave, Garner, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,080
    2 BEDS $1,255
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing

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  • a living room with a red couch and a dining room table
    66
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    835 Navaho Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
    2 BEDS $1,083+
    3 BEDS $2,110+
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a table
    238
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    3800-2 Colby Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
    1 BED $1,085
    2 BEDS $1,365

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room with couches and a glass table
    74
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    3819-D Bonneville Ct., Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,105+
    2 BEDS $1,295+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • 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 water park with a swimming pool and a water slide
    59
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    Athletic Club Blvd., Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED $1,125
    2 BEDS $1,350
  • a kitchen with a sink and a refrigerator
    34
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    900/901 Moses Court, Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,150
    2 BEDS $1,450
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    31
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    900 Moses Court, Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,150
    2 BEDS $1,400
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  • A living room with a red couch and a dining table.
    128
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    1001 Beach Pointe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,175+
    2 BEDS $1,422+
    3 BEDS $1,899+

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Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with a large window and a couch
    68
    Today

    202 North West Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
    STUDIO $1,200+
    1 BED $1,354+
    2 BEDS $1,897+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a television
    6
    Today

    422 S. Person St, Raleigh, NC 27601
    STUDIO $1,215+
    1 BED $1,695+
    2 BEDS $2,450+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
    215
    Today

    13285 Steinbeck Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
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    1 BED $1,263+
    2 BEDS $1,320+
  • a living room and dining room with white chairs and a black table
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    2101 Blackwolf Run Lane, Raleigh, NC 27604
    1 BED $1,299+
    2 BEDS $1,360+
    3 BEDS $1,592+
  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
    10
    Today

    5809 Taylor Road, Wendell, NC 27591
    1 BED $1,300+
    2 BEDS $1,696+
    3 BEDS $2,158+
  • A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
    40
    5 days ago

    131 East Davie Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
    STUDIO $1,360+
    1 BED $1,595+
    2 BEDS $1,650+
  • a white living room with couches and a fireplace
    70
    Today

    500 Shady Summit Way, Raleigh, NC 27603
    1 BED $1,423+
    2 BEDS $1,620+
    3 BEDS $1,862+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
    43
    Today

    21 Sarazen Drive, Clayton, NC 27527
    1 BED 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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton, NC?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,335 and $2,025.

How many cheap rentals are available in Clayton, NC on RentCafe?

There are 124 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Clayton, NC were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Clayton, NC?

The average Clayton, NC cheap apartment size is 975 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Clayton, NC?

Cheap apartments in Clayton, NC are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Clayton, NC?

A cheap apartment in Clayton, NC offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Clayton, NC? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Clayton, NC has never been easier. We feature 250 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Clayton, NC average. What is a cheap rent in Clayton, NC? The average apartment rent in Clayton is $1,558 per month so any rental south of $1,247 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Clayton, NC rents go as low as $899/mo.

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