Parkside Village
950 Parkside Village Dr,
Clayton, NC 27520
$1,352 - $1,720
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Clayton, NC
What is the average rent in Clayton, NC?
$1,362/month
Average Rent
801 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Clayton, NC is $1,362 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 per month for a studio, $1,362 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,554 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,846 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Clayton, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.3%, which averages out to $18 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Clayton, NC
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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11%
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32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
53%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clayton?
Based on current rent prices, Lionsgate is the most affordable neighborhood in Clayton.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clayton?
Based on current rent prices, Lionsgate is the most expensive neighborhood in Clayton.
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Which Clayton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Clayton with the most apartments available is Lionsgate .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Clayton, NC?
Because the average rent in Clayton is $1,362, you’ll want to make about $4,540 per month or $54,480 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.
How does Clayton, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Clayton, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.