Average Rent in Clayton, NC

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Current Versus Historical Clayton, NC Rents

Clayton rentals average $969 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,179 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,795, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $209 (3.60%) year-over-year from $5,786 to $5,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10 (1.04%) year-over-year from $959 to $969. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (0.93%) year-over-year from $1,432 to $1,445. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $102 (6.08%) year-over-year from $1,671 to $1,773. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $253 (13.15%) year-over-year from $1,926 to $2,179. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.21% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.91% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.95% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.73% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$21.94	$969	$959 (1.04%)	$1,122 (-13.61%)
2 BR	$15.01	$1,445	$1,432 (0.93%)	$1,495 (-3.34%)
3 BR	$13.57	$1,773	$1,671 (6.08%)	$1,824 (-2.83%)
4+ BR	$13.52	$2,179	$1,926 (13.15%)	$2,187 (-0.35%)

Historical Rents in Clayton, NC

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Top Cities Near Clayton

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Top Neighborhoods Near Clayton

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Top Counties Near Clayton

There are a total of 2 counties located by Clayton, NC. Some of these counties include Johnston, NC and Wake, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,898. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Johnston, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,000, Wake, NC is the most expensive county by Clayton, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Clayton, NC is 32.30% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Clayton, NC is 3.03% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Johnston, NC	N/A	$969	$1,328	$1,795
Wake, NC	$1,995	$1,595	$1,650	$2,000

Top Zipcodes Near Clayton

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Clayton, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,816. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 27604, Raleigh, NC at $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,945 per month is 27603, Garner, NC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,763. That's at least $15 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Clayton, NC is $1,615 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,510 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Clayton, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
27610, Raleigh, NC	$1,860	$1,820	$1,425	$1,820
27520, Johnston County, NC	N/A	$969	$1,395	$1,813
27603, Garner, NC	$1,945	$1,695	$1,798	$1,945
27604, Raleigh, NC	$1,666	$1,535	$1,595	$1,750

Frequently Asked Questions - Clayton Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Clayton, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Clayton, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,795. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Clayton, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Clayton, NC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Clayton, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $969 and an average price per square feet of $21.94. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Clayton.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Clayton, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,445 and an average price per square feet of $15.01. There are a total of 4 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Clayton.

How have rent prices in Clayton, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Clayton, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Clayton, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Clayton, NC is around $1,436/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.