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765 Westwood Drive
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

765 Westwood Drive

765 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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8100-08 Roxburgh Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

8100-08 Roxburgh Drive

8100-8108 Roxburgh DrClayton, MO 63105
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Bel Aire Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

8326 Delcrest DrClayton, MO 63124
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Parkdale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkdale Apartments

7552-7558 Parkdale AveClayton, MO 63105
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6300 Cates Ave, Unit 1 E
$945
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$945
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6300 Cates Ave, Unit 1 E

6300 Cates AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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6253 Cates Ave, Unit unit#1
$1,195
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$1,195
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 8

6253 Cates Ave, Unit unit#1

6253 Cates AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, MO

Pricing Updated: 07/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clayton, MO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Clayton$3,500$1,54511

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Park Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood priced from $699. Richwood Terrace Apartments in the Franz Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$699
Richwood Terrace ApartmentsPartially Renovated1BR,1BA$785
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Georgian Courtgeo1ba_a1BR,1BA$823
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed1BR,1BA$850
The Phoenix at Delmar2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$900
StetsonStudio1BR,1BA$900
The Park LuxTriumph on the Park 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Era CollectiveCongress Studio 300Studio,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $0.64 price per square foot single family home Model at 14 Parkland Pl in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 6018 Westminster Pl Model at 6018 Westminster Pl starting at $1,995 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
6018 Westminster Pl6018 Westminster Pl3BR,1BA$1.21
Kingsland Courtyard4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
3348 Greenwood Blvd, Unit A3348 Greenwood Blvd2BR,1BA$1.08
746 Kingsland Ave, Unit #1746 Kingsland Ave3BR,1BA$1.28
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.98
7334-40 Forsyth Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 634051BR,1BA$1.09
The Park LuxPark Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.18
6300 Cates Ave, Unit 1 E6300 Cates Ave1BR,1BA$1.29

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the St. Louis, MO metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clayton is at The Era Collective listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $699 at Forest Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is starting from $900 at The Phoenix at Delmar.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wild Cherry Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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