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Rental Market Trends in Clayton, NC

What is the average rent in Clayton, NC?

$1,379/month

Average Rent

802 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Clayton, NC is $1,379 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/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, $1,379 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,570 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,809 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,379/month
802 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,570/month
1,051 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,809/month
1,450 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,954/month
1,597 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,237/month
2,242 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,492/month
983 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,827/month
1,526 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clayton, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $8 more 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 June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Clayton, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
53% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lionsgate
$1,352/month
832 Sq Ft

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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lionsgate
$1,352/month
832 Sq Ft

Which Clayton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Clayton with the most apartments available is Lionsgate .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lionsgate
$1,352/month
832 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Clayton is $1,379, you’ll want to make about $4,596 per month or $55,152 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, NC

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Apartment communities in Clayton we think you'll love

The Averly at Flowers

The Averly at Flowers

380 Topwater Dr,
Clayton, NC 27527

1-3 Beds | $1,331 - $1,784

Spinning Mill Lofts

Spinning Mill Lofts

128 Mill St,
Clayton, NC 27520

1-3 Beds | $1,499 - $2,965

Parkside Village

Parkside Village

950 Parkside Village Dr,
Clayton, NC 27520

1-3 Beds | $1,523 - $1,730

Views at Flowers

Views at Flowers

5 Views Lake Dr,
Clayton, NC 27527

1-3 Beds | $1,375 - $2,021

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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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