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Rental Market Trends in Clayton, GA

What is the average rent in Clayton, GA?

$1,222/month

Average Rent

593 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Clayton, GA is $1,222 per month. This is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Clayton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Clayton, you can expect to pay about $860 per month for a studio, $1,222 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,520 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,853 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$860/month
450 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,222/month
593 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,520/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,853/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,100/month
2,063 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clayton, GA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $38 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Clayton, GA
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Clayton, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Clayton, GA?

Because the average rent in Clayton is $1,222, you’ll want to make about $4,073 per month or $48,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Clayton, GA

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173 Payne Hill Dr

173 Payne Hill Dr

173 Payne Hill Dr,
Clayton, GA 30525

2 Beds | $1,750

103 Bent Grass Way

103 Bent Grass Way

103 Bent Grass Way,
Clayton, GA 30525

3 Beds | $5,500

233 Orchid Trl

233 Orchid Trl

233 Orchid Trl,
Clayton, GA 30525

3 Beds | $3,000

2057 GA-197

2057 GA-197

2057 GA-197,
Clayton, GA 30525

3 Beds | $6,000

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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