Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $800 (29 Rentals)

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765 Westwood Drive
Studio to 2 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 1 Bed unit found at ReNew Centennial priced from $1,025. The District has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,140. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clayton apartments for rent in Clayton, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew CentennialTannen1BR,1BA$1,025
The DistrictAsh1BR,1BA$1,140
Clayton Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
7518 Cromwell Dr1 Bd1BR,1BA$1,200
522 S Hanley RdTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,400
7355 Lindell Blvd2 Bed, 1 Bath (Furnished or Unfurnished)2BR,1BA$1,625
Cromwell Apartments2Br/1B, 7508 Buckingham Dr2BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO

As of August 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clayton area is the $1.11 price per square foot 7327 Pershing Ave Model at 7327 Pershing Ave, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Wydown Skinker neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Clayton apartment is the 7139 Amherst Ave Model at 7139 Amherst Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,475 with a $1.05 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.
7327 Pershing Ave, Unit 1st Floor7327 Pershing Ave3BR,1BA$1.11
7139 Amherst Ave, Unit 17139 Amherst Ave2BR,1BA$1.05
7344-2 Dartmouth Ave, Unit 2nd Fl7344-2 Dartmouth Ave3BR,1BA$1.28
7222 Forsyth Blvd7222 Forsyth Blvd2BR,2BA$1.56
7212 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1W7212 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.56
522 S Hanley RdTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.27
7325 Balson Ave, Unit 2W7325 Balson Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
8241 Delmar Blvd, Unit 1W8241 Delmar Blvd2BR,1BA$1.40
Cromwell Apartments2Br/1B, 7508 Buckingham Dr2BR,1BA$1.78
ReNew CentennialTannen1BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Clayton, Clayton, MO

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Clayton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clayton is ReNew Centennial which is listed at $965, while the average apartment in Downtown Clayton costs $3,550.

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 3 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 $572 which is $2,978 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Clayton.

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