
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $900 (24 Rentals)


150-152 N Brentwood

7340 Forsyth Blvd

Mansions on the Plaza Apartments

Ceylon

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The Barton Apartments

Bemiston Place Apartments

Clayton on the Park
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765 Westwood Drive

8110 Roxburgh Dr

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Clayton Square Apartments

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7334 Forsyth Blvd

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Clayton Place Apartments

Vanguard Crossing

5-9 Del-Lin Drive

Mckenzie

Avenir

7258 Forsyth Blvd

7350 Lindell Blvd
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Downtown Clayton, Clayton, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Clayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,729 | $1,100 | $2,050 |
Downtown Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,355 | $900 | $3,360 |
| Downtown Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $1,050 | $6,750 |
| Downtown Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,337 | $1,739 | $6,620 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Clayton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Clayton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Clayton is under $2,051.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clayton is Brickline Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Clayton costs $4,582.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 44 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Clayton?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Clayton have an average cost of $799 which is $3,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Clayton.
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