Clayton, NC Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,797
1-year change
+2.3%
$41/mo
5-year change
+17.4%
$266/mo
10-year change
+58.6%
$664/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Clayton

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,057/mo—0.0%
2016$1,108/mo+4.8%+4.8%
2017$1,174/mo+6.0%+11.1%
2018$1,216/mo+3.6%+15.0%
2019$1,267/mo+4.2%+19.9%
2020$1,323/mo+4.4%+25.2%
2021$1,449/mo+9.5%+37.1%
2022$1,619/mo+11.7%+53.2%
2023$1,684/mo+4.0%+59.3%
2024$1,727/mo+2.6%+63.4%
2025$1,770/mo+2.5%+67.5%
2026$1,765/mo-0.3%+67.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Clayton changed since 2015?

Median rent in Clayton, NC was $1,080 in 2015-01 and is $1,797 as of 2026-09 — a change of $717 per month over 11 years.

How much has Clayton rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Clayton, NC has changed +17.4% ($266 per month). The current median is $1,797.

What has rent in Clayton done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Clayton, NC has changed +58.6% ($664 per month). It is now $1,797.

Is rent in Clayton going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Clayton, NC has increased +2.3% ($41/mo). Current median: $1,797.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.