Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO from $400 (61 Rentals)

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Clayton Apartments
$875 - $1,650
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Clayton Apartments

1407 NW 65th TerKansas City, MO 64118
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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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Alpha Apartments
Studio Apartments

Alpha Apartments

2029 Swift AveNorth Kansas City, MO 64116
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Forest Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

4800 NE Winn RdKansas City, MO 64119

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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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Stoneside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneside Apartments

107 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118
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8828 N Main St
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8828 N Main St

8828 N Main StKansas City, MO 64155
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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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Eastwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastwood Apartments

255 N Eastwood LnKearney, MO 64060
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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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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 $660. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clay County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
Excelsior VillageThe Ayers1BR,1BA$660
The View on VivionA11BR,1BA$760
Northland StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$765
PINEWOOD STUDIOSS2 RENOVStudio,1BA$775
BRIARCLIFF STUDIOSS21BR,1BA$795
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$850
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$855
Cherokee VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bed-1 Bath Model at Clayton Apartments in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Bennington Ridge starting at $1,080 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Bennington Crest 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.
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.02
Bennington RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Excelsior VillageThe Cambridge3BR,1.5BA$1.04
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$0.94
726 NE 68th St, Unit 724726 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.10
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.73
Forest Park ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$1.13
The Bluffs1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.14
Village Gardens Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,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 $660 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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