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


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Vivienne

Mckenzie

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150-152 N Brentwood

Southwood Apartments - County

6633 Alamo Avenue, Unit 2W

914 Concordia Ln

7556 Byron Pl

738 DeMun

7506 Cromwell Dr

905 Concordia Ln

Maryland Walk

Moorlands of Clayton
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743 Westwood Dr

Clayton Condo

6636 Alamo Ave

2 S Central Ave

765 Westwood Drive

6309-6311 S. Rosebury Ave

8110 Roxburgh Dr

6326 Southwood Ave

Parkdale Apartments

Avenir
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Hibernia Apartments

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Hudson

Expo at Forest Park

Station House | Near The Loop

The Clover at Olive Crossing

The Era Collective

Gulf Drive Townhomes

LOCAL on Delmar

The Residences at Delmar DivINe
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Everly on The Loop

Arrive Brentwood I

The Ambassador (The Stetson)

Georgian Court

Vanguard Crossing

Cortona at Forest Park

Residences at 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 | $1,393 | $690 | $2,120 |
Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $550 | $3,542 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,089 | $669 | $5,442 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $687 | $5,798 |
| Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,923 | $893 | $3,600 |
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Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: January 26, 2026There are currently 115 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Clayton, MO neighborhoods that range in price from $1,055 to $3,542. 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 | 115 | $2,248 | $1,055 |
Largest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, MO is found at Bemiston Place Apartments in the Hi-Point neighborhood and is 1,120 square feet priced from $3,542. Forsyth Apartment in the Franz Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $1,295. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Clayton:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemiston Place Apartments | Meeker Premium | 1,120 Sq Ft | $3,542 |
| Forsyth Apartment | 103 | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
| Expo at Forest Park | Zaragoza Mezzanine - 1 Bedroom with a Den | 1,038 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
| Villas at Brentwood | D | 1,033 Sq Ft | $1,815 |
| Dorchester | dor-1bTJ | 935 Sq Ft | $1,640 |
| Two Twelve Clayton | Unit 07 | 933 Sq Ft | $2,484 |
| Station House | Near The Loop | A4+ | 915 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
Cheapest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 26, 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 1 Bedroom_1 Bath Model at Oak Park Apartments starting at $705 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Clayton is currently $1,815. 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 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | $705 |
| Sutton-Elm Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $795 |
| Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | $795 |
| Brewer's Edge Apartments | Renovated One Bed | $800 |
| Delmar Loop Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath - DLA535 | $875 |
| The Park Lux | Triumph on the Park 1 Bedroom | $900 |
| The Era Collective | Congress 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 660 | $912 |
| Westmoreland @ The Era Collecctive | Westmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 820 | $913 |
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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 $1,815.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Clayton is a 1,120 square feet unit starting from $3,542 at Bemiston Place Apartments.
What is the average size for Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Clayton is currently 691 sq ft.
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