
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO (305 Rentals)


Bemiston Place Apartments

Altair at the Heights

Two Twelve Clayton

Ceylon

Mansions on the Plaza Apartments

Vivienne

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The Barton Apartments

Rosebury Apartments

522 S Hanley Rd
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7506 Cromwell Dr

7340 Forsyth Blvd

905 Concordia Ln

6636 Alamo Ave

Moorlands of Clayton

743 Westwood Dr

Clayton Condo

2 S Central Ave

Maryland Walk
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765 Westwood Drive

6309-6311 S. Rosebury Ave

8110 Roxburgh Dr

6326 Southwood Ave

Parkdale Apartments

749 Westwood Dr

Avenir

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Irvington Place

Expo at Forest Park
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Station House

Lofts at Forest Park

Hudson

Hibernia Apartments

The Clover at Olive Crossing

The Era Collective

Brewer's Edge Apartments

Gulf Drive Apartments

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LOCAL on Delmar
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The Square on Delmar

Encore at Forest Park

Chelsea

Everly on The Loop

Arrive Brentwood I

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Vanguard Crossing

Cortona at Forest Park

The Boulevard

Villas at Brentwood
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,410 | $905 | $2,069 |
Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $550 | $3,395 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $669 | $6,750 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,985 | $687 | $6,620 |
| Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $893 | $1,600 |
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Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: June 11, 2026There are currently 147 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Clayton, MO neighborhoods that range in price from $995 to $3,372. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Clayton with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Clayton | 147 | $2,398 | $995 |
Largest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, MO is found at Villas at Brentwood in the Hi-Point neighborhood and is 1,095 square feet priced from $2,060. Expo at Forest Park has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,038 square feet and currently listed start at $2,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Clayton:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Brentwood | D | 1,095 Sq Ft | $2,060 |
| Expo at Forest Park | Zaragoza Penthouse - 1 Bedroom with a Den | 1,038 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
| Vivienne | One-Bed Exclusives | 1,013 Sq Ft | $2,700 |
| Dorchester | dor-1bTJ | 935 Sq Ft | $1,510 |
| Station House | A5+ | 930 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
| Clara Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 900 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
| Wilkinson Lofts | Floor3 7 | 867 Sq Ft | $1,680 |
| Lafayette Lofts | The Hammerstone | 864 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | 863 Sq Ft | $1,479 |
| Bemiston Place Apartments | Fox Premium | 851 Sq Ft | $2,974 |
Cheapest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 11, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, MO is the The Cardinal Model starting from $701 at Forest Park Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood. The second most affordable Clayton 1 Bedroom is the Classic Model at Richwood Terrace Apartments starting at $770 in the Franz Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Clayton is currently $1,960. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Clayton:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | $701 |
| Richwood Terrace Apartments | Classic | $770 |
| Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | $795 |
| Sutton-Elm Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $795 |
| Brewer's Edge Apartments | Renovated One Bed | $850 |
| Soho Towers | A3 | $900 |
| Stetson | Studio | $900 |
| The Park Lux | Triumph on the Park 1 Bedroom | $900 |
| Stanford Place | 1 Bedroom Small | $1,040 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Clayton with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Clayton is at Forest Park Apartments listed at $701.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is $1,960.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Clayton is a 1,095 square feet unit starting from $2,060 at Villas at Brentwood.
What is the average size for Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Clayton is currently 600 sq ft.
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