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Rental Market Trends in Clayton, OH

What is the average rent in Clayton, OH?

$1,142/month

Average Rent

652 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+7.8%

Increase in the Last Year

Clayton, OH Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Clayton, OH is $1,142 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Clayton more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Clayton average $810 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Clayton average $1,142 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Clayton average $1,839 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Clayton average $2,319 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$810/month
300 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,142/month
652 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,839/month
1,158 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,319/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 7.8%, which averages out to $89 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 June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Clayton, OH
Last Updated June 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Clayton, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $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, OH?

Because the average rent in Clayton is $1,142, you’ll want to make about $3,806 per month or $45,672 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.

City

Clayton, OH

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How does Clayton, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Salem Woods Apts

Salem Woods Apts

5291 Wood Creek Rd,
Dayton, OH 45426

$1,100 - $1,400 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Grand Villas of Clayton

Grand Villas of Clayton

90 Springview Ln,
Clayton, OH 45315

$1,535 - $2,140

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Belle Meadows

Belle Meadows

9000 Springmeadow Ln,
Trotwood, OH 45426

$825 - $1,050

1-2 Beds

Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments

Wingate at Belle Meadows Apartments

5 Belle Meadows Dr,
Dayton, OH 45426

$989 - $1,329

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United States Ohio Clayton Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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