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Clay, NY

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A Syracuse suburb with a laidback atmosphere

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Situated about 13 miles north of Downtown Syracuse, Clay is a scenic suburb with an idyllic atmosphere. Vast stretches of green space and tree-lined roads lend the town a peaceful feel. Residents delight in an array of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in a tranquil locale.

Although Clay is largely residential, the town contains vibrant amenities like the Great Northern Mall in addition to a broad range of retailers and restaurants spread along Highway 31. Clay offers ample opportunities for outdoor recreation at numerous local parks and athletic complexes as well as the nearby Oneida Shores County Park and along the Oneida River. Access to multiple major highways makes commuting from Clay simple.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Clay, NY is $1,126 for one bedroom, and $1,804 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clay has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,126/month
900 Sq Ft
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Transportation

28

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Beaver Lake Nature Center

Airports

  • Syracuse Hancock International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.