Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Clayton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Clayton
$3,224/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Clayton is $3,224 per month as of October 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,324 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clayton
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 19% 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 $2,636, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Clayton run $2,429 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,691.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,050 | 66% |  37% | |
1 bedroom | $2,573 | 115% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,841 | 10% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,795 | 3% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | No Change | 16% |
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 | $2,636 | 9% | 10% | |
Condos | $2,247 | 24% | - | |
Houses | $4,500 | 7% | 13% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
66%
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,573
Last 30 days
115%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,841
Last 30 days
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Last year
16%
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
$2,636
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$2,247
Last 30 days
24%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
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
70%higher than the national median
74%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in American, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$4,995
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31%$3,242
8%$2,475
44%$2,500
45%$3,195
7%$2,440
44%$2,749
14%$2,400
41%$3,000
16%Discover rentals in Clayton, CA
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Clayton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
3 beds
2 baths
$3,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Clayton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Clayton
4 beds
3 baths
$5,195
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
3 beds
2 baths
$3,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Clayton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
3 beds
2 baths
$3,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Clayton
4 beds
3 baths
$5,195
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 26
3d ago
House for rent in Clayton
4 beds
3 baths
$5,195
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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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 $3,224 per month as of October 24, 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 19% since last year.
How does Clayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clayton is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,324 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 $129,000/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).