
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO from $669 (49 Rentals)


Southwood Apartments - County

Rosebury Apartments

8100-08 Roxburgh Drive

University Commons

Winston Churchill Apartments

The Park Lux

Echo STL

Oak Park Apartments
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5616 Pershing Ave

7337 Dartmouth Ave

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7519 Wise Ave, Unit 2 bdrm duplex

St. Luke's Plaza

Brentwood Place

The District

Brickline Apartments

6048 Southwest Ave

Oaks on Bonhomme
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5811 Cabanne Ave

6532 Chamberlain Ave

Stanford Place

Georgian Court

8354 Archer Ave

Garden Apartments

Parkview Gardens

Leland Apartments
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West End Apartments

Westfield Apartments

The Echo Apartments

Clara Heights Apartments

2501-2507 S Big Bend Blvd

Southwest Court Apartments

Cabanne Apartments

Brentwood Court Apartments

Roseland Terrace
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820 Hamilton Ave

Maplewood Square Apartments

6716-22 Clayton Ave

Perdue Park

One Loop Apartments

Tanjiers

Waterman Clara

The Envoy Apartments

Gates at Forest Park
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5890 Cates Ave

Arbor and Bottleworks

Central Park

The Ambassador (The Stetson)
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 | $1,419 | $875 | $2,219 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $550 | $3,542 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $669 | $5,593 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $687 | $5,798 |
| Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $893 | $4,339 |
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Read ArticleLocal Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis
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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 $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is The Park Lux which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $3,500.
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 32 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 $1,216 which is $2,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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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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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.
