Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 20, 2026
Average rent in
Clayton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 20, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Clayton rent stands today
Clayton, NC rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,860/month. Renters today are paying $31 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.4% month-over-month increase in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Clayton sits 4.4% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 171 total rentals mostly composed of houses, making it a mid-tier market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
One-bedroom units in Clayton rent for $1,205/month, two-bedrooms for $1,475/month, three-bedrooms for $1,848/month, and four-plus bedrooms for $2,200/month. The four-plus bedroom tier commands the highest median rent among bedroom categories.
Median rent
Median rent in Clayton
$1,860/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Clayton is $1,860 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $85 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clayton
171
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 2% 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 $1,257, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Clayton run $1,205 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,205 |  4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,475 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,847 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Glen Laurel | $2,100 | |
Riverwood | $1,710 | |
Riverwood Athletic Club | $1,875 | |
Summerlyn | $1,912 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,257 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $625 | 19% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,205
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,847
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Riverwood Athletic Club
Average rent
$1,875
Summerlyn
Average rent
$1,912
Riverwood
Average rent
$1,710
Glen Laurel
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,257
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
19%
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
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, NC is 1% higher than the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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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
House for rent in Clayton
217 Hardee St, Clayton, NC 27520
3 beds
1 bath
$1,325
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
302 Whitehall Ct, Clayton, NC 27520
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,580
House for rent
Available May 27
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Clayton
411 Whitehall Ct, Clayton, NC 27520
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,585
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
70 Echo Canyon Dr, Clayton, NC 27527
4 beds
3 baths
$5,750
House for rent
6h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Aug 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
223 Mallard Loop Dr, Clayton, NC 27527
3 beds
3 baths
$2,595
House for rent
14h ago
128 Mill St, Clayton, NC 27520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,410
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1001 Amelia Station Way, Clayton, NC 27520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,315–$1,915
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Corvina Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
2 beds
2 baths
$1,465
Apartment for rent
4d ago
701 N Oneil St, Clayton, NC 27520
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Clayton
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,330
$1,765
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,020
$1,865
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
$2,150
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
$2,075
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
2d ago
Verified
1001 Amelia Station Way, Clayton, NC 27520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,315–$1,915
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Aug 6
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,205
$2,095
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,270
$1,925
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 17
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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 $1,860 per month as of July 18, 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 2% 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 $85 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clayton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clayton are Riverwood ($1,710/mo), Riverwood Athletic Club ($1,875/mo), and Summerlyn ($1,912/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clayton?
To comfortably afford rent in Clayton, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/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 July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Clayton average around $1,230/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,490/month.
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).