
Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO (784 Rentals)


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Vivienne

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522 S Hanley Rd

150-152 N Brentwood

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7240 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 7240

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6433 Alamo Ave, Unit 2W

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322 S Hanley Rd, Unit 2 Fl North

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7535 York Dr, Unit 1

7500 Parkdale Ave

6328 Northwood Ave, Unit 2nd floor

30 Brighton Way

905 Concordia Ln
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6301 Southwood Ave

6330 S Rosebury Ave

6324 Northwood Ave

Avenir

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Irvington Place

Hudson

Hibernia Apartments

Tribeca

Station House | Near The Loop
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Lofts at Forest Park

Dorchester

Expo at Forest Park

Georgian Court

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The Era Collective

Brickline Apartments

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LOCAL on Delmar

Brewer's Edge Apartments

Gulf Drive Townhomes
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Chelsea

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Vanguard Crossing

Cortona at Forest Park

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Villas at Brentwood
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Clayton, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,427 | $905 | $2,270 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $550 | $3,250 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,496 | $669 | $6,750 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $687 | $6,620 |
| Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $893 | $4,995 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Clayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,646 | $800 | $2,500 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,496 | $1,190 | $4,750 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,748 | $1,672 | $4,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Clayton, MO?
As of today, August 07, 2026, there are currently 784 available Clayton apartments priced from $550 to $6,750, with an average monthly rent of $2,195.
What Clayton neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 1 neighborhoods in the Clayton area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Metro East with 3,660 listings, Downtown Saint Louis with 1,183 listings, and Saint Charles with 1,113 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in Clayton?
There are currently 136 Studio Apartments in Clayton with rent ranges from $905 to $2,270 with an average price of $1,427.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Clayton Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Clayton ranges from $550 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,942.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Clayton range from $669 to $6,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,496.
How expensive are Clayton Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 135 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Clayton on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $687 to $6,620 - averaging $2,690 for the location.
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