1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO (290 Rentals)

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765 Westwood Drive
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765 Westwood Drive

765 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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8110 Roxburgh Dr
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8110 Roxburgh Dr

8110 Roxburgh DrClayton, MO 63105
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6326 Southwood Ave
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6326 Southwood Ave

6326 Southwood AveClayton, MO 63105
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743 Westwood Dr
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743 Westwood Dr

743 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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7506 Cromwell Dr
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7506 Cromwell Dr

7506 Cromwell DrClayton, MO 63105
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749 Westwood Dr
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749 Westwood Dr

749 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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Clayton Condo
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Clayton Condo

815-831 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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6636 Alamo Ave
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6636 Alamo Ave

6636 Alamo AveClayton, MO 63105
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2 S Central Ave
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2 S Central Ave

2 S Central AveClayton, MO 63105
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Maryland Walk
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Maryland Walk

8025-8081 Maryland AveClayton, MO 63105
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Parkdale Apartments
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Parkdale Apartments

7552-7558 Parkdale AveClayton, MO 63105
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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 27, 2025

There are currently 174 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Clayton, MO neighborhoods that range in price from $860 to $3,865. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Clayton with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Clayton174$2,400$860

Largest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, MO is found at Hawthorne Apartments in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood and is 1,129 square feet priced from $1,465. Bemiston Place Apartments in the Hi-Point neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,120 square feet and currently listed start at $3,362. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Clayton:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hawthorne ApartmentsA131,129 Sq Ft$1,465
Bemiston Place ApartmentsMeeker Premium1,120 Sq Ft$3,362
Villas at BrentwoodDs1,037 Sq Ft$1,815
Expo at Forest ParkSan Francisco Mezzanine - 1 Bedroom with a Den994 Sq Ft$3,075
AvenirFutura940 Sq Ft$2,500
Dorchesterdor-1bTJ935 Sq Ft$1,595
Two Twelve ClaytonUnit 07933 Sq Ft$2,728
Station House - A New Community.A5+930 Sq Ft$1,475
The Park LuxExecutive One Bed w Office800 Sq Ft$849

Cheapest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Clayton, MO is the The Cardinal Model starting from $635 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 $2,028. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Clayton:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal$635
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom$678
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom$705
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom$795
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$795
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed$825
The Park LuxExecutive One Bed w Office$849
ReNew CentennialTannen$860
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath $865
The Era CollectiveWestmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 820$871

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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?

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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 $635.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is $2,028.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Clayton is a 1,129 square feet unit starting from $1,465 at Hawthorne 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 778 sq ft.

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