Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Clayton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Clayton rent stands today
Clayton, NC rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Month over month, rent cooled 2.4%, showing a recent easing in the market.
Compared to national trends
Clayton is 3.1% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median. The market includes 161 total rentals, mostly houses, positioning it as a mid-tier metro for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
One-bedroom units rent for $1,205/month, two-bedrooms for $1,475/month, three-bedrooms at $1,828/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $2,175/month. Houses dominate with 92.1% of rentals, renting at a median of $1,895/month compared to apartments at $1,344/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Glen Laurel rents fell 30.2% year over year to $1,823/month across 13 rentals, with Summerlyn down 16.5%. These declines contrast with the citywide flat trend, showing localized softness in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Clayton
$1,850/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Clayton is $1,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $60 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clayton
161
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clayton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clayton, NC
Average rent prices in Clayton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,344, 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% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,475 | No Change |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,827 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,175 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Glen Laurel | $1,822 | |
Riverwood | $1,800 | |
Riverwood Athletic Club | $1,862 | |
Summerlyn | $1,811 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,344 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,260 | 14% | - | |
Houses | $1,895 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $597 | 23% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,205
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,827
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Riverwood Athletic Club
Average rent
$1,862
Glen Laurel
Average rent
$1,822
Riverwood
Average rent
$1,800
Summerlyn
Average rent
$1,811
Apartments
Average rent
$1,344
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,260
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$597
Last 30 days
23%
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
3%lower than the national median
6%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
$1,797
2%$1,800
14%$1,500
13%$1,895
$2,040
6%$1,750
2%$2,250
3%$1,922
20%$1,695
6%$1,995
$1,890
4%$1,985
Discover rentals in Clayton, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
1132 Norris Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
2 beds
2 baths
$1,374
$1,195
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
1076 Norris Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
2 beds
2 baths
$1,350
$1,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 13
2d ago
549 Moore St, Clayton, NC 27520
3 beds
2 baths
$1,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
70 Echo Canyon Dr, Clayton, NC 27527
4 beds
3 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Oct 28
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,940
House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
29 Manor Stone Dr #1, Clayton, NC 27527
4 beds
3 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Aug 14
1d ago
Verified
20 W Smoketree Ct, Clayton, NC 27527
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available Sep 12
21h ago
Verified
1001 Amelia Station Way, Clayton, NC 27520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,490–$1,915
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Townhouse for rent in Clayton
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,475
House for rent
15h ago
625 N Oneil St, Clayton, NC 27520
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
629 N Oneil St, Clayton, NC 27520
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,970
$2,155
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 2
5d+ ago
Verified
141 Hutson Ln, Clayton, NC 27527
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,770
House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,110
House for rent
Available Oct 21
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,975
$1,790
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 6
21h ago
Verified
1001 Amelia Station Way, Clayton, NC 27520
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,490–$1,915
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,940
House for rent
Available Sep 28
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,975
$1,790
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 6
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,970
$2,155
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 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 $1,850 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clayton?
Average rent prices in Clayton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Clayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clayton is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clayton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clayton are Riverwood ($1,800/mo), Summerlyn ($1,811/mo), and Glen Laurel ($1,822/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?
December is the best time to apartment hunt in Clayton, offering the lowest rents of the year and the least competition from other renters. June sees the highest rents, with approximately 3% higher prices during peak season.
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).