Clayton, NC rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Clayton, NC is $1,915.
$1,915
-$10
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294
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $600 to $6,912.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 2 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 10 |
| $1,500 | 20 |
| $1,600 | 27 |
| $1,700 | 48 |
| $1,800 | 47 |
| $1,900 | 53 |
| $2,000 | 33 |
| $2,100 | 29 |
| $2,200 | 12 |
| $2,300 | 15 |
| $2,400 | 15 |
| $2,500 | 4 |
| $2,600 | 6 |
| $2,700 | 4 |
| $2,800 | 2 |
| $2,900 | 3 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $20 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,930 | $1,950 |
| Feb | $1,925 | $1,914 |
| Mar | $1,895 | $1,915 |
| Apr | $1,905 | $1,950 |
| May | $1,900 | $1,929 |
| Jun | $1,950 | $1,955 |
| Jul | $1,950 | $1,928 |
| Aug | $1,950 | $1,900 |
| Sep | $1,950 | No data |
| Oct | $1,915 | No data |
| Nov | $1,900 | No data |
| Dec | $1,933 | No data |
Market temperature
The Clayton, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Clayton, NC is 9% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Clayton, NC?
The average rent in Clayton, NC is $1,915.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Clayton, NC?
Houses in Clayton, NC rent between $600 - $6,912 with an average rent of $1,915.
3. How has the rent in Clayton, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Clayton, NC decreased by $20
4. How much has the rent in Clayton, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Clayton, NC decreased by $10
5. How many available rentals are there in Clayton, NC?
There are currently 294 rentals available in Clayton, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Clayton, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Clayton, NC is $1,915 — 8.81% lower the national average of $2,100.