Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Clayton, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Clayton, NC rent slipped 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $47 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooldown since the peak in mid-2025.
Compared to national trends
Clayton sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 161 total rentals dominated by houses, making it a smaller market with mostly single-family options.
Price ranges
Clayton's rental market is mostly houses at $1,825/month, while apartments run around $1,465/month. Bedroom medians range from $1,210/month for 1-bedrooms to $2,100/month for 4+ bedrooms. Three-bedroom units make up 59.6% of the inventory, with a median rent of $1,800/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Clayton
$1,800/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Clayton is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clayton
161
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% 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 $1,465, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Clayton run $1,342 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,655.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,210 |  3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Glen Laurel | $1,895 | |
Riverwood | $1,799 | |
Riverwood Athletic Club | $1,795 | |
Summerlyn | $1,835 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,465 | 4% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,587 | 37% | - | |
Houses | $1,825 | 1% | 1% | |
Rooms | $620 | 46% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,210
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
Riverwood Athletic Club
Average rent
$1,795
Summerlyn
Average rent
$1,835
Glen Laurel
Average rent
$1,895
Riverwood
Average rent
$1,799
Apartments
Average rent
$1,465
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,587
Last 30 days
37%
Houses
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$620
Last 30 days
46%
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
5%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, NC is equal to the median rent in Archer Lodge, NC.
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Discover rentals in Clayton, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
1280 Powhatan Rd, Clayton, NC 27527
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Clayton
410 Whitehall Ct, Clayton, NC 27520
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,549
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,550
Price dropped $200House 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
5d+ ago
Glen Laurel house for rent in Clayton
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,095
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,660
Price dropped $125Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 14
12h ago
Verified
105 Breezewood Ln, Clayton, NC 27520
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,425
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 28
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Clayton
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Clayton
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Clayton
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
Price dropped $260Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
Price dropped $260Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,830
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Dec 14
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,045
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 25
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,995
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 18
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
Price dropped $260Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
Price dropped $730Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 14
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,125
Price dropped $240Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,815
Price dropped $355Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Sep 15
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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 $1,800 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clayton?
Average rent prices in Clayton have decreased by 1% 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 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Clayton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Clayton are Riverwood Athletic Club ($1,795/mo), Riverwood ($1,799/mo), and Summerlyn ($1,835/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clayton?
To comfortably afford rent in Clayton, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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).