Spinning Mill Lofts
128 Mill St,
Clayton, NC 27520
$1,450 - $2,500 | 1-3 Beds
Clayton
Clayton, NC
Area Guide
Raleigh’s artsy, nature-loving satellite town
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Clayton is a suburb about 30 minutes southeast of Raleigh. Though Clayton is small, it attracts renters from all walks of life with its rich culture and amenities. This small town brings in a lot of families with its good schools. Clayton residents are known for embracing an active, healthy lifestyle. There are multiple natural areas in and on the outskirts of Clayton, but locals absolutely love Sam's Branch Greenway for biking, hiking, and public art.
Clayton is also known for its appreciation of art and thrilling nightlife. The town hosts art and music festivals throughout the year. Go downtown to admire masterpieces at the Clayton Sculpture Trail or catch a show at the Clayton Center. Afterward, explore Main Street and other parts of downtown. With live bands, taverns, breweries, comedy shows, and more, Clayton’s downtown comes alive. During the holiday season, the area is even livelier. Overall, whether you’re a dedicated artist, young professional, or parent, Clayton is a prime location to rent your next apartment or house.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Clayton, NC is $1,376 for one bedroom, $1,567 for two bedrooms, and $1,841 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clayton has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,376/month
796 Sq Ft
House
$2,035/month
1,840 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,735/month
1,435 Sq Ft
Transportation
32
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
33
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.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
616 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
922 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
822 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
810 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
761 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
573 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
948 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
1,879 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
2,024 Students
3
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Clemmons Educational State Forest
- Anderson Point Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham 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.