What's the average rent in Clayton, NC?

Rental Market Trends in Clayton, NC

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Clayton, NC is $1,900 per month, which is 3% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,900

-2.1%-$40 decrease month-over-month

-0.5%-$10 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

270

APARTMENTS

$1,340

HOUSES

$2,015

TOWNHOUSES

$1,750

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Clayton, NC at $1,340 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,015 per month. Townhomes average $1,750 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,195
2 Bedrooms	$1,537
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$2,213
All	$1,900

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Clayton, NC is $1,195 per month, followed by $1,537 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,213 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$1,914
All	$1,750

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Clayton, NC is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,914 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,783
4 Bedrooms	$2,970
All	$1,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Clayton, NC is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,783 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,970 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$625
2 Bedrooms	$1,495
3 Bedrooms	$1,959
4 Bedrooms	$2,213
All	$2,015

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Clayton, NC is $625 per month, followed by $1,495 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,959 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,213 for a 4 bedroom house.