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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Clayton, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Clayton
$2,499/mo
33%vs previous year
The average rent in Clayton is $2,499 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $549 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clayton
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 27% 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
Clayton, CA
Rent prices in Clayton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clayton is $2,350, whereas a house costs $4,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Clayton run $2,596 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,499.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,030 | 60% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,244 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,455 | 9% | - | |
3 bedroom | $4,195 |  13% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 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 | $2,350 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,195 | 17% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,200 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,030
Last 30 days
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,244
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,455
Last 30 days
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
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
$2,350
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,195
Last 30 days
17%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,200
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
28%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in American, CA.
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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 $2,499 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clayton?
Average rent prices in Clayton have increased by 27% over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.
How does Clayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clayton is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $549 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 $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Clayton?
Clayton offers excellent options for pet owners, with 80% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage means most available apartments accommodate furry companions, making it easier to find suitable housing with your pets.
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).