Clayton, a small borough roughly 25 miles south of Philadelphia, is located in New Jersey’s Gloucester County. The borough was incorporated in 1858 and is a relatively rural community, home to just over 8,000.
Clayton is located on the south end of the Glassboro Wildlife Management Area, a wild area covering 2,337 acres of deciduous swamp forest and containing several ponds and streams. This is a popular bird-watching and animal-viewing location year-round. Though wild, the area does contain several walking paths through the woods.
When you find a Clayton apartment to rent, you’ll be near several towns, including Franklin, Monroe, Elk, and Glassboro. Philadelphia, just a short drive north, provides historic sites, museums, theaters, restaurants, nightlife, and more.
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The average rent in Clayton, NJ is $1,444.
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Clayton, NJ is $1,444.
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Clayton, NJ is $1,779.
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Clayton, NJ is $2,479.
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