Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $900 (55 Rentals)

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property at 907 S Hanley Rd

$1,695

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$1,695
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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907 S Hanley Rd, Unit 7

907 S Hanley Rd
ClaytonMO63105
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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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7518 Cromwell Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7518 Cromwell Dr

7518 Cromwell DrClayton, MO 63105
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Byron Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Byron Place

7546-7550 Byron PlClayton, MO 63105
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7228 Dartmouth Ave, Unit Fl 1
$1,430
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$1,430
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7228 Dartmouth Ave, Unit Fl 1

7228 Dartmouth AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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7138 Amherst Ave, Unit 7138
$1,975
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$1,975
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7138 Amherst Ave, Unit 7138

7138 Amherst AveUniversity 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 1 Bed unit found at Brickline Apartments priced from $900. Clayton on the Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clayton apartments for rent in Clayton, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brickline Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Clayton on the ParkAshburyStudio,1BA$1,550
CeylonStudio BStudio,1BA$1,653
Vanguard CrossingVan Gogh1BR,1BA$1,722
The DistrictOak3BR,1BA$1,739
Mansions on the Plaza ApartmentsMayfair - A11BR,1BA$2,051

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clayton area is the $1.33 price per square foot 7333 Amherst Ave Model at 7333 Amherst Ave, Unit 1 West in the in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Downtown Clayton apartment is the 7138 Amherst Ave Model at 7138 Amherst Ave, Unit 7138 starting at $1,975 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Vinita Terrace 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.
7333 Amherst Ave, Unit 1 West7333 Amherst Ave3BR,1BA$1.33
7138 Amherst Ave, Unit 71387138 Amherst Ave3BR,1BA$1.32
7228 Dartmouth Ave, Unit Fl 17228 Dartmouth Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
1021 Commodore Dr, Unit 1st Floor1021 Commodore Dr2BR,1BA$1.33
The DistrictOak3BR,1BA$1.67
Cromwell Apartments2 Bd/1B. 7553 Cromwell Dr.2BR,1BA$1.78
7300 Lindell Blvd7300 Lindell Blvd2BR,1BA$1.84
Mansions on the Plaza ApartmentsMayfair - A11BR,1BA$2.48
Vanguard CrossingWeiWei1BR,1BA$2.27
Brickline Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath W/D1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Clayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Clayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Clayton is at Clayton on the Park listed at $1,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clayton Apartment is $900 at Brickline Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Clayton is starting from $1,050 at Brickline Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The District and starts from $1,739.

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