
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $1,075 (28 Rentals)


522 S Hanley Rd

150-152 N Brentwood

7338 Forsyth Blvd

7545 Wellington Way, Unit 2B

7752 Kingsbury Blvd, Unit 1st floor

7512 Cromwell Dr, Unit 3rd fl
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8100-08 Roxburgh Drive

Parkdale Apartments

765 Westwood Drive

749 Westwood Dr

7553 Buckingham Dr

7337 Dartmouth Ave

7243 Dartmouth Ave
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The District

Brickline Apartments

Forsyth Apartment

7719 Arthur Ave

7245 Dartmouth Ave

Clayton Square Apartments

Hanley Road Apartments
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Cromwell Apartments

The Square on Delmar

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7208 Forsyth Blvd

1020 Claytonia Terrace

7300 Lindell Blvd

Philip H. Barron Realty-Clayton & Forest Park

7355 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 | $1,709 | $1,100 | $2,050 |
| Downtown Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,180 | $3,160 |
Downtown Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $1,075 | $5,593 |
| Downtown Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,938 | $1,550 | $5,807 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Clayton, Clayton, MO
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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,721.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clayton is Bel Aire Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Downtown Clayton costs $4,133.
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 62 regular apartments in Downtown Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.