Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 24, 2026

Average rent in
Clayton, CA

Last updated on January 24, 2026

Last updated on January 24, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Clayton, CA is $3,500. This is +84%, or $1,600, higher than the national average.

$2.60

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,500

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

17

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Clayton, CA is $3,500. This is +84%, or $1,600, higher than the national average.

$2.60

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

42%
47%
5%
5%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

90%
10%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Clayton, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Clayton, CA have decreased by 22% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Clayton, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Clayton, CA is $2,308. A 1-bedroom apartment in Clayton, CA costs about $2,195 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,700. Houses for rent in Clayton, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,775.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

84%

2 bedroom

$2,695

38%

-

3 bedroom

$3,700

5%

21%

4 bedroom

$4,900

2%

6%

Studio

$1,969

60%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,969

Last 30 days

60%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

84%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

38%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Clayton, CA, 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.

Compare rent prices in Clayton, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Clayton, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to American, CA.

Clayton

Median rent price$3,500
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,807
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, CA is 25% higher than the median rent in American, CA.

More data insights and reports

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1026 Oak St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Clayton

Rhine House Lofts

1026 Oak St, Clayton, CA 94517

2 beds

2 baths

$3,900

$3,700

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Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

1026 Oak St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Clayton

Rhine House Lofts

1026 Oak St, Clayton, CA 94517

2 beds

2 baths

$3,900

$3,700

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1

1026 Oak St #LOFT1 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clayton

Rhine House Lofts

1026 Oak St #LOFT1, Clayton, CA 94517

2 beds

2 baths

$3,900

$3,700

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

1026 Oak St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Clayton

Rhine House Lofts

1026 Oak St, Clayton, CA 94517

2 beds

2 baths

$3,700

$3,500

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Jan 1