Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Clayton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Clayton
$2,761/mo
37%vs previous year
The average rent in Clayton is $2,761 per month as of September 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $861 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clayton
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 37% 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 $2,665, whereas a house costs $4,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Clayton run $2,460 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,501.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,010 | 60% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,149 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,643 | 10% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 15% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,695 | 9% |  9% |
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 | $2,665 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,245 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $4,747 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,010
Last 30 days
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,149
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,643
Last 30 days
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,695
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
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
$2,665
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,245
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,747
Last 30 days
8%
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
45%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, CA is 6% higher than the median rent in American, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,599
20%$4,300
1%$3,460
7%$2,875
2%$3,525
15%$2,395
3%$2,100
34%$3,250
6%$2,775
82%$2,949
2%$3,134
14%$2,775
7%Discover rentals in Clayton, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
1819 Yolanda Cir #NA, Clayton, CA 94517
4 beds
3 baths
$5,940
$5,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
1819 Yolanda Cir #NA, Clayton, CA 94517
4 beds
3 baths
$5,940
$5,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Aug 28
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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 $2,761 per month as of September 12, 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 37% since last year.
How does Clayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clayton is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $861 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 $110,000/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).