Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Clay, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Clay

$1,750/mo

decreased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Clay is $1,750 per month as of September 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Clay

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Clay rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Clay, NY

Average rent prices in Clay have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Clay, NY

Rent prices in Clay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clay is $1,449, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Clay run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$960

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,204

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,350

6%

43%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

26%

4 bedroom

$2,500

2%

-

Studio

Average rent

$960

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,204

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

43%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Clay, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Clay, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Clay and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Clay

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clay, NY is 35% higher than the median rent in Auburn, NY.

Discover rentals in Clay, NY

8097 Weblank Way #8097 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Clay

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,400

8237 Mantova Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Clay

5336 Caughdenoy Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Clay

9541 Horseshoe Island Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clay

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Frequently asked questions for Clay, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Clay rental market.

How much is rent in Clay?

The average rent in Clay is $1,750 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Clay?

Average rent prices in Clay have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.

How does Clay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Clay is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Clay?

To comfortably afford rent in Clay, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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