
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO from $740 (100 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Clay County.


1 Twenty Two at 63rd

Northland Studios

Clay Terrace

Cherokee Village

1405 Neil Ln

Village Gardens Apartments

Creeks of Gladstone

Liberty View

Cambridge Commons
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The Ethans Apartments

Bennington Ridge

The View on Vivion

Tanglewood Apartments

Crown Heights Apartments

Kendallwood Apartments

Forest Park Apartments

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The Bluffs
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Oaks Apartments

Crooked Creek

Wilshire Apartments

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Clayton Apartments

Randall Court Apartments

Continental North

Jefferson Park

211 Kansas City Ave S

Liberty Heights

Parvin Estates
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Briar Hill

Brighton Crossing Apartments

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730 NE 68th St, Unit 718

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726 NE 68th St, Unit 730

The Hills

The Township

4431 NE Winn Rd

Latitude 72

Crossroads Village Apartments

Robin Hill Apartments
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Northpark Apartments

Timberline Apartments and Townhomes

Kensington Court

Broadway Ridge Apartments

Eighty Eighth & Oak

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Wild Oak Apartments

NoRi

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5710 NE 80th Ter, Unit 5710 NE 80th Ter 1F

Andover Park

Hillside Apartments
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Clay County, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clay County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County Studio Apartments | $1,243 | $740 | $3,021 |
| Clay County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $750 | $3,664 |
| Clay County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $865 | $4,627 |
| Clay County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,981 | $1,097 | $6,826 |
| Clay County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $1,430 | $1,585 |
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Cheapest Available Clay County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay County, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Willow Glen Apartments in the Barry Harbor neighborhood priced from $647. Excelsior Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $688. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $647 |
| Excelsior Village | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $688 |
| Northland Studios | Classic | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Stoneside Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| BRIARCLIFF STUDIOS | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Cambridge Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| PINEWOOD STUDIOS | S1 RENOV | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 1 Twenty Two at 63rd | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Ethans Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
| Creeks of Gladstone | Stone Creek 1 | Studio,1BA | $855 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at HarborTown Villas in the in the Fairfax neighborhood starting from $1,729. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the 5115 N Bellaire Ave Model at 5115 N Bellaire Ave starting at $1,449 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Oak Crest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HarborTown Villas | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| 5115 N Bellaire Ave | 5115 N Bellaire Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Clayton Apartments | 3 Bed-1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Randall Court Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Excelsior Village | The Cambridge | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| Stoneside Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 1 Twenty Two at 63rd | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Willow Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.73 |
| Forest Park Apartments | Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Cambridge Commons | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clay County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clay County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clay County is at Northland Studios listed at $765.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay County Apartment is $688 at Excelsior Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clay County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clay County is starting from $647 at Willow Glen Apartments.
What is the most affordable Clay County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clay County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Excelsior Village and starts from $995.
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