Cheap Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO from $550 with Washer/Dryer (74 Rentals)

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6431 Alamo Ave, Unit 2W
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6431 Alamo Ave, Unit 2W

6431 Alamo AveClayton, MO 63105
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Parkdale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkdale Apartments

7552-7558 Parkdale AveClayton, MO 63105
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6031 Waterman Blvd
$950 - $4,800

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Base Rent$950 - $4,800

Total Monthly Price$950 - $4,800
4 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2027

6031 Waterman Blvd

6031 Waterman BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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7325 Balson Ave, Unit 2W
$1,275

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Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
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7325 Balson Ave, Unit 2W

7325 Balson AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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property at 1019 Sanford Ave
$1,300 - $1,400
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1019 Sanford Ave

St. LouisMO63139
property at 6542 Whitney Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6542 Whitney Ave

St. LouisMO63133

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property at 607 Westgate Ave
$1,395 - $1,795

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Total Monthly Price$1,395 - $1,795
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607 Westgate Ave

University CityMO63130
property at 613 Westgate Ave
$1,395 - $1,795

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Base Rent$1,395 - $1,795

Total Monthly Price$1,395 - $1,795
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613 Westgate Ave

University CityMO63130
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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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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 $701, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $2,361.

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 42 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 $904 which is $1,457 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.

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