Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO from $400 (60 Rentals)

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Broadway Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Village

201-313 NW 63rd StKansas City, MO 64118
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Eastwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

255 N Eastwood LnKearney, MO 64060
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Alpha Apartments
Studio Apartments

Alpha Apartments

2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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404 St Louis Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

404 St Louis Ave

404 St Louis AveExcelsior Springs, MO 64024
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Forest Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

4800 NE Winn RdKansas City, MO 64119
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Stoneside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneside Apartments

107 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118
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Excelsior Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Excelsior Village

2000 W Jesse James RdExcelsior Springs, MO 64024
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Landmark Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Landmark Towers

1203 W College StLiberty, MO 64068
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Gardens at Northgate
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gardens at Northgate

3000 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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Chouteau Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chouteau Village

3711 N Jackson AveKansas City, MO 64117
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Morse Plaza Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morse Plaza Apartments

202-210 N Morse AveLiberty, MO 64068
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Franklin House
Studio Apartments

Franklin House

204 E Franklin StLiberty, MO 64068
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Cheapest Available Clay County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clay County, MO is a Studio unit found at The Bluffs in the Kings Gate neighborhood priced from $725. Northland Studios in the Kings Gate neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BluffsStudio with FireplaceStudio,1BA$725
Northland StudiosRenovatedStudio,1BA$725
Excelsior VillageThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$732
Broadway StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$740
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR,1BA$750
Parvin EstatesOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$775
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$785
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$830
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$855
The Ethans ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$878

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $0.84 price per square foot Oak (4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath) Model at Timberline in the in the Northgate neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at HarborTown Villas starting at $1,449 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Fairfax neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clay County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TimberlineOak (4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath)4BR,2.5BA$0.84
HarborTown Villas2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.97
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.02
Kendallwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.83
Bennington RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
720 NE 68th St, Unit 724720 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.10
Excelsior VillageThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$0.89
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR,1BA$0.99
The BluffsStudio with FireplaceStudio ,1BA$1.04

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 The Bluffs listed at $725.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clay County Apartment is $750 at 1 Twenty Two at 63rd.

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 $732 at Excelsior Village.

What is the most affordable Clay County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clay County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parvin Estates and starts from $1,150.

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