Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO from $300 with Washer/Dryer (49 Rentals)

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property at 5803 Waterman Blvd

$900 - $1,850

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 15

5803 Waterman Blvd

St. LouisMO63112

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

1229 Louisville Ave

St. LouisMO63139

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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Etzel Place Apartments
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Etzel Place Apartments

5888 Plymouth AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Cabanne Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cabanne Apartments

5882-5892 Cabanne AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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The Echo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Echo Apartments

5901 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Oakview Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Place

1014-38 Oakview PlSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Tanjiers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tanjiers

5522 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Gates at Forest Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gates at Forest Park

605 Clara AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Arbor and Bottleworks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor and Bottleworks

7232 Sarah StMaplewood, MO 63143
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St. Louis Living: Your Local Expert's Guide to Neighborhoods and Renting

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820 Hamilton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

820 Hamilton Ave

820 Hamilton AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Wilkinson Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilkinson Lofts

7135 Canterbury AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Waterman Clara
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterman Clara

5615 Waterman BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Horner Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Horner Place Apartments

7115-7127 Horner AveSt. Louis, MO 63117
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The Envoy Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Envoy Apartments

8701 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63124
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From Arch to Apartment: The St. Louis Insider's Guide to Renting Near the Area's Top Employers

The St. Louis Insider's Guide to renting near BJC, WashU, Boeing, SSM Health, and Anheuser-Busch. Find your perfect neighborhood to balance commute, lifestyle, and budget.

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The Delmonte
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Delmonte

5622-5640 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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The Mark
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mark

1330-1338 Hawthorne PlRichmond Heights, MO 63117
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Central Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Central Park

5386-5390 Pershing AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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AVA Student Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AVA Student Housing

6405 Cates AveSt. Louis, MO 63130
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Clayton, MO Local Guide

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Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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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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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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?

The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Forest Park Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $4,662.

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 51 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 $957 which is $3,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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