
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO Under $1,200 (79 Rentals)


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The Era Collective

Brewer's Edge Apartments

Gulf Drive Apartments

Delmar Loop Apartments

The Park Lux

Brickline

Fontainebleau Apartments
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Stanford Place

Oaks on Bonhomme

Soho Towers

Parkleigh

Forest Park Apartments

Stetson

Brentwood Place

Sutton-Elm Apartments

Oakview Lyndover Apartments

University Commons
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St. Luke's Plaza

Georgian Court

Richwood Terrace Apartments

Winston Churchill Apartments

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6300 Cates Ave, Unit 1 E

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6424 Oakland Ave, Unit 6424a

1229 Louisville Ave

6009 Odell St

615 Clara Ave

5467 Maple Ave
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2625 S Big Bend Blvd

735 Syracuse Ave

2727 Hampton Ave

1195 Belrue Ave

5535 Pershing Ave

855 Goodfellow Blvd

6653 Berthold Ave

6647 Berthold Ave

1240 Hawthorne Pl

5330 Pershing Ave, Unit 503
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Congress West Apartments

Guild Apartments

Oakview Place

West Forest View

The Courtyard Apartments

Squire Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

Clara Heights Apartments

Hafner Court Apartments

West End 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 | $1,410 | $905 | $2,069 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $550 | $3,395 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $669 | $6,750 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,985 | $687 | $6,620 |
| Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $893 | $1,600 |
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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 $1,960.
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 600 sq ft.
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