Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $900 (39 Rentals)

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765 Westwood Drive
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

765 Westwood Drive

765 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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8100-08 Roxburgh Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

8100-08 Roxburgh Drive

8100-8108 Roxburgh DrClayton, 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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749 Westwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

749 Westwood Dr

749 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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8110 Roxburgh Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

8110 Roxburgh Dr

8110 Roxburgh DrClayton, MO 63105
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property at 7243 Dartmouth Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7243 Dartmouth Ave

University CityMO63130

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property at 7245 Dartmouth Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7245 Dartmouth Ave

University CityMO63130

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7350 Lindell Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7350 Lindell Blvd

7350 Lindell BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
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7355 Lindell Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7355 Lindell Blvd

7355 Lindell BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
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Downtown Clayton, Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Clayton area of Clayton, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Bel Aire Apartments priced from $1,075. Brickline Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clayton apartments for rent in Clayton, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1,075
Brickline Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
The DistrictMaple2BR,1BA$1,350
Mckenzie0B1BStudio,1BA$1,350
Clayton on the ParkAshburyStudio,1BA$1,550
The Square on DelmarDelmar 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,580
CeylonA41BR,1BA$1,623
Two Twelve ClaytonUnit 05Studio,1BA$1,673
Vanguard CrossingVan Gogh1BR,1BA$1,721

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clayton area is the $1.98 price per square foot Wiltshire Model at Clayton Place Apartments in the in the Franz Park neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value Downtown Clayton apartment is the 7505 Pershing Ave Model at 7505 Pershing Ave, Unit 2E starting at $1,895 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Wydown Skinker neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clayton Place ApartmentsWiltshire2BR,2BA$1.98
7505 Pershing Ave, Unit 2E7505 Pershing Ave1BR,1BA$1.94
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
7300 Lindell Blvd7300 Lindell Blvd2BR,1BA$2.06
The DistrictMaple2BR,1BA$1.69
Vanguard CrossingVan Gogh1BR,1BA$2.24
The Square on DelmarDelmar 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
CeylonA21BR,1BA$2.75
Two Twelve ClaytonUnit 05Studio ,1BA$2.83
Brickline Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.14

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Clayton, Clayton, MO

Ranked #1

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,721.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Clayton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clayton is Brickline Apartments which is listed at $1,200, 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

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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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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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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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.