
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO Under $1,000 (53 Rentals)


The Park Lux

Brewer's Edge Apartments

Echo STL

Soho Towers

Parkleigh

Forest Park Apartments

Stetson

Delmar Loop Apartments

Oakview Lyndover Apartments
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University Commons

Richwood Terrace Apartments

St. Luke's Plaza

Oak Park Apartments

Winston Churchill Apartments

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6300 Cates Ave, Unit 1E, Unit 1E

3015 Tamm Ave

6009 Odell St

2625 S Big Bend Blvd
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2727 Hampton Ave

807 Clara Ave

855 Goodfellow Blvd

6653 Berthold Ave

6651 Berthold Ave

Congress West Apartments

Oakview Place

West Forest View

The Courtyard Apartments

Squire Apartments
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Peppertree Apartments

Clara Heights Apartments

Hafner Court Apartments

West End Apartments

Cabanne Apartments

7347-7351 Hoover Ave

Beech Tree Apartments

Southwest Court Apartments

Loop Luxury Apartments

South Big Bend Apartments
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The Colonial House Apartments

Garden Apartments

The Echo Apartments

Maplewood Square Apartments

The Emma

7389 Maple Ave

Roseland Terrace

6716-22 Clayton Ave

Parkview Gardens

Gratiot School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,421 | $767 | $2,289 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $550 | $3,598 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $669 | $6,750 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $687 | $6,620 |
| Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $893 | $893 | $893 |
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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 $699.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is $1,909.
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 686 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis
Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee
I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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Finding the right neighborhood to rent near your St. Louis college or university isn’t just about convenience.

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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