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Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Clayton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Clayton rent stands today
Clayton, NC rent is essentially flat year over year with a negligible $14 decrease, at a current median of $1,875/month. Renters are seeing a modest month-to-month increase of 1.9%.
Compared to national trends
Clayton is 3.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 182 total rentals offering a small but diverse market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Clayton run around $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,205/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,475/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,845/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,220/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,915/month, while apartments sit at $1,300/month, consistent with the predominance of house rentals in the inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in Clayton
$1,875/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Clayton is $1,875 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clayton
182
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clayton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clayton, NC
Average rent prices in Clayton have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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, NC
Rent prices in Clayton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clayton is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,915. 1-bedroom apartments in Clayton run $1,205 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 |  133% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,205 | 3% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,475 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,845 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,220 | 1% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Glen Laurel | $1,797 | |
Riverwood | $1,822 | |
Riverwood Athletic Club | $1,925 | |
Summerlyn | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $1,915 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $980 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
133%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,205
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,220
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Riverwood Athletic Club
Average rent
$1,925
Glen Laurel
Average rent
$1,797
Summerlyn
Average rent
$1,895
Riverwood
Average rent
$1,822
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,915
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$980
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Clayton, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Clayton and Archer Lodge by all bedroom counts and property types.
Clayton
4%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, NC is 3% higher than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,822
4%$1,740
12%$1,450
18%$1,900
1%$1,962
2%$1,750
$2,000
8%$1,595
2%$1,695
2%$2,150
2%$1,925
1%$2,095
Discover rentals in Clayton, NC
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clayton
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clayton
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clayton
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clayton
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
70 Echo Canyon Dr, Clayton, NC 27527
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Oct 23
2d ago
House for rent in Clayton
223 Mallard Loop Dr, Clayton, NC 27527
3 beds
3 baths
$2,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,450
House for rent
Available May 21
22h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
$2,410
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 12
3h ago
Verified
1001 Amelia Station Way, Clayton, NC 27520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,915
Apartment for rent
16m ago
629 N Oneil St, Clayton, NC 27520
1 bed
1 bath
$1,205–$1,245
Apartment for rent
6h ago
639 N Oneil St, Clayton, NC 27520
1 bed
1 bath
$1,205
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Piedmont Pl, Clayton, NC 27520
2 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,195
House for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,015
House for rent
Available Jul 27
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,030
House for rent
Available May 22
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,135
House for rent
Available May 1
6h ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,080
$2,455
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,710
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 10
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
$2,010
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,780
$2,070
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 2
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Frequently asked questions for Clayton, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Clayton rental market.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The average rent in Clayton is $1,875 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clayton?
Average rent prices in Clayton have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Clayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clayton is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clayton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clayton are Glen Laurel ($1,797/mo), Riverwood ($1,822/mo), and Summerlyn ($1,895/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clayton?
To comfortably afford rent in Clayton, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. One-bedroom rents remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, but two-bedroom apartments experienced a 5.8% decrease from 2024.
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).