
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO (285 Rentals)


Bemiston Place Apartments

Two Twelve Clayton

Mansions on the Plaza Apartments

Altair at the Heights

The Barton Apartments

Ceylon

150-152 N Brentwood
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Hibernia Apartments

Chelsea

Lofts at Forest Park

Station House | Near The Loop

The Clover at Olive Crossing

The Residences at Delmar DivINe

The Square on Delmar

Encore at Forest Park
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Georgian Court

Vanguard Crossing

Cortona at Forest Park

Dorchester

Residences at the Boulevard

Villas at Brentwood

The District

The Ambassador (The Stetson)

Sunnen Station Apartments

Brewer's Edge Apartments
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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 |
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Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,405 | $569 | $2,257 |
Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $550 | $3,615 |
Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $669 | $8,246 |
Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $687 | $5,855 |
Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $893 | $1,695 |
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Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: July 31, 2025There are currently 131 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Clayton, MO neighborhoods that range in price from $965 to $3,615. 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 |
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Downtown Clayton | 131 | $2,410 | $965 |
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 $3,372. Clayton on the Park has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,070 square feet and currently listed start at $3,100. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Clayton:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Bemiston Place Apartments | Meeker Premium | 1,120 Sq Ft | $3,372 |
Clayton on the Park | Ladue | 1,070 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
Villas at Brentwood | Ds | 1,037 Sq Ft | $1,815 |
Lofts at Forest Park | A2 | 1,018 Sq Ft | $1,799 |
Expo at Forest Park | San Francisco Mezzanine - 1 Bedroom with a Den | 994 Sq Ft | $3,075 |
Avenir | Futura | 940 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
Dorchester | dor-1bTJ | 935 Sq Ft | $1,580 |
Station House | Near The Loop | A5a+ | 930 Sq Ft | $1,436 |
522 S Hanley Rd | One Bedroom | 860 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
The Era Collective | Westmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 820 | 725 Sq Ft | $859 |
Cheapest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, MO is the The Cardinal Model starting from $655 at Forest Park Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood. The second most affordable Clayton 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Winston Churchill Apartments starting at $678 in the Central West End neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Clayton is currently $2,010. 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 | $655 |
Winston Churchill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $678 |
St. Luke's Plaza Apartments | One Bedroom | $705 |
Richwood Terrace Apartments | Classic | $735 |
Sutton-Elm Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $795 |
Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | $795 |
Brewer's Edge Apartments | Renovated One Bed | $800 |
The Era Collective | Westmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 820 | $859 |
Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | $865 |
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Getting Around Clayton, MO
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $655.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is $2,010.
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 $3,372 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 807 sq ft.
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