Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO from $400 (62 Rentals)

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property at 1405 Neil Ln

$745

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1405 Neil Ln

Excelsior SpringsMO64024
property at 507 Henrie Ave

$825

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507 Henrie Ave

Excelsior SpringsMO64024

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Clayton Apartments
$875 - $1,650
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$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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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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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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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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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
Northland StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$765
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Classic1BR,1BA$825
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$850
Gladstone Studios1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$850
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$855
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO

As of April 18, 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 2x1CR Model at Northpark Apartments starting at $1,175 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley 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
Northpark Apartments2x1CR2BR,1BA$1.18
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Excelsior VillageThe Cambridge3BR,1.5BA$1.04
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$0.94
726 NE 68th St, Unit 718726 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.10
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.73
Cambridge CommonsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Village Gardens Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18

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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