Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Clayton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Clayton
$3,300/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Clayton is $3,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,370 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clayton
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clayton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Clayton, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Clayton, CA
Average rent prices in Clayton have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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
Clayton, CA
Rent prices in Clayton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clayton is $2,539, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Clayton run $2,210 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,501.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,214 | 60% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,643 |  7% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,722 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $5,900 | 9% | 38% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Clayton, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,539 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,550 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,214
Last 30 days
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,643
Last 30 days
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,722
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,900
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
38%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Clayton, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,539
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
3%
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.
How does rent in Clayton, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Clayton and American by all bedroom counts and property types.
Clayton
71%higher than the national median
46%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in American, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,819
17%$4,295
14%$3,250
15%$2,500
25%$2,600
8%$2,775
28%$2,912
13%$3,324
4%$2,555
$2,769
20%$2,520
32%$2,641
3%Discover rentals in Clayton, CA
5d+ ago
Verified
1819 Yolanda Cir #NA, Clayton, CA 94517
4 beds
3 baths
$6,100
House for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
Verified
1819 Yolanda Cir #NA, Clayton, CA 94517
4 beds
3 baths
$6,100
House for rent
Available Jul 24
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Frequently asked questions for Clayton, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Clayton rental market.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The average rent in Clayton is $3,300 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clayton?
Average rent prices in Clayton have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Clayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clayton is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,370 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clayton?
To comfortably afford rent in Clayton, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Clayton?
Based on Zumper's current listings, Clayton is excellent for pet owners, with 100% of rental listings welcoming pets. With about 4 apartments available monthly, all units accommodate animal companions.
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).