Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $800 (37 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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5-9 Del-Lin Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5-9 Del-Lin Drive

5-9 Del Lin DrSt. Louis, MO 63105
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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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7334-40 Forsyth Blvd.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7334-40 Forsyth Blvd.

7334-7340 Forsyth BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63105
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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. ReNew Centennial has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,090. 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
ReNew CentennialTannen1BR,1BA$1,090
The DistrictPine2BR,1BA$1,185
150-152 N Brentwood1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,350
749 Westwood Dr2 BR2BR,1BA$1,500
Mckenzie0B1BStudio,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clayton area is the $1.13 price per square foot 420 S Hanley Rd Model at 420 S Hanley Rd, Unit 1W in the in the Franz Park neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Downtown Clayton apartment is the 1118 Ralph Ter Model at 1118 Ralph Ter, Unit Top Floor starting at $1,600 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Franz Park 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.
420 S Hanley Rd, Unit 1W420 S Hanley Rd3BR,1BA$1.13
1118 Ralph Ter, Unit Top Floor1118 Ralph Ter2BR,1BA$1.28
7212 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1W7212 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.30
7719 Arthur Ave, Unit 7719 Arthur7719 Arthur Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
749 Westwood Dr2 BR2BR,1BA$1.67
7234 Amherst Ave, Unit 1E7234 Amherst Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
7234 Amherst Ave, Unit 2W7234 Amherst Ave2BR,1BA$1.38
150-152 N Brentwood1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.57
The DistrictPine2BR,1BA$1.48

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Downtown Clayton, Clayton, MO

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood in Clayton, MO

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 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 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 $1,525.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clayton is ReNew Centennial which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Downtown Clayton costs $2,549.

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 20 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 $804 which is $1,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Clayton.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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