
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO Under $2,000 (37 Rentals)
Apartments in Clayton with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Mansions on the Plaza Apartments

Altair at the Heights

The Barton Apartments

Ceylon

Avenir

Hibernia Apartments

Chelsea
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Lofts at Forest Park

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Encore at Forest Park

Everly on the Loop

Arrive Brentwood I

Vanguard Crossing

Cortona at Forest Park

The District
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Dorchester

Residences at the Boulevard

The Clover at Olive Crossing

Villas at Brentwood

Sunnen Station Apartments

The Delmonte
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ReNew Centennial

Fontainebleau Apartments

Echo STL

Park Clayton

Cromwell Apartments

North McKnight Condos

Clayton Place 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 | $1,480 | $569 | $2,550 |
Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $550 | $3,942 |
Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $669 | $6,497 |
Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $687 | $7,223 |
Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $893 | $3,200 |
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Getting Around Clayton, MO
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton
How much are Studio apartments in Clayton?
There are currently 52 Studio Apartments in Clayton with rent ranges from $569 to $2,550 with an average price of $2,136.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Clayton Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Clayton ranges from $550 to $3,942 with an average monthly rent of $2,011.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Clayton range from $669 to $6,497. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,426.
How expensive are Clayton Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 111 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Clayton on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $687 to $7,223 - averaging $2,354 for the location.
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