Cheap Homes for Rent in Clay County, MO from $300 (14 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Clay County.

property at 2029 Swift St

$850

Studio Rentals

Available Sep 11

2029 Swift St

North Kansas CityMO64116

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property at 4101 NE Winn Rd

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

4101 NE Winn Rd

Kansas CityMO64117
property at 10111 N Tullis Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 18

10111 N Tullis Dr

Kansas CityMO64157

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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
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $0.89 price per square foot C2 Model at Briar Hill in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,698. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the 5115 N Bellaire Ave Model at 5115 N Bellaire Ave starting at $1,599 with a $1.07 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Briar HillC23BR,1.5BA$0.89
5115 N Bellaire Ave5115 N Bellaire Ave3BR,1BA$1.07
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.05
Randall Court ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.92
Excelsior VillageThe Cambridge3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Bennington RidgeTwo Bedroom Split2BR,2BA$1.15
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$0.94
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.73
Forest Park ApartmentsCardinal1BR,1BA$1.13
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Clay County

What type of rentals are currently available in Clay County?

There are currently 228 Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO with pricing that ranges from $740 to $10,712. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clay County ranging from $320 to $3,135.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clay County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clay County ranges from $320 to $3,135 with an average monthly rent of $1,843.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clay County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clay County range from $1,097 to $10,712, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $3,135. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,825 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,430.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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