Cheap Homes for Rent in Clay County, MO from $700 (22 Rentals)

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property at 2029 Swift St

$775

Studio Rentals

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2029 Swift St

North Kansas CityMO64116

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property at 5620 NE 80th Ter

$1,165

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$1,165

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$1,165

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5620 NE 80th Ter

Kansas CityMO64119

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property at 2805 NE 56th Ter

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2805 NE 56th Ter

GladstoneMO64119

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
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR,1BA$695
Northland StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$750
Cambridge CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clay County area is the $0.97 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at HarborTown Villas in the in the Englewood Estates neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Clay County apartment is the 3 Bed-1 Bath Model at Clayton Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.02 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.
HarborTown Villas2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$0.97
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.02
Broadway Ridge ApartmentsClassic2BR,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
Welcome to The Bluffs – Comfort, Convenience & Value in the Heart of Gladstone1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Cambridge CommonsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Excelsior VillageThe Bonelli2BR,1BA$1.04
Knollwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.11

Frequently Asked Questions about Clay County

What type of rentals are currently available in Clay County?

There are currently 232 Apartments for Rent in Clay County, MO with pricing that ranges from $695 to $6,459. There are also 149 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clay County ranging from $775 to $5,500.

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 $775 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,739.

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 $1,066 to $6,459, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,285 to $3,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,430.

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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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