Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO from $550 (83 Rentals)

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765 Westwood Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

765 Westwood Drive

765 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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7389 Maple Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7389 Maple Ave

7389 Maple AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
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West End Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

1010 Goodfellow BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Parkview Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Gardens

Syracuse AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Squire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Squire Apartments

7128 Manchester RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Peppertree Apartments
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Peppertree Apartments

2111 Bellevue AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Congress West Apartments
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Congress West Apartments

5316 Pershing AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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7347-7351 Hoover Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

7347-7351 Hoover Ave

7347-7351 Hoover AveRichmond Heights, MO 63117
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Clayton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clayton is under $834.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?

The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $3,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clayton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clayton?

Cheap apartments in Clayton have an average cost of $627 which is $3,273 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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