Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $900 (48 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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Bel Aire Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

8326 Delcrest DrClayton, MO 63124
Corporate Housing
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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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(293) 8301 Delmar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

(293) 8301 Delmar

8301 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63124
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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. Bel Aire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. 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
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1,075
The Square on DelmarBasement Apt1BR,1BA$1,195
The DistrictMaple2BR,1BA$1,380
McKenzieMandalay (ORI)Studio,1BA$1,500
Clayton on the ParkAshburyStudio,1BA$1,550
Vanguard CrossingKahlo1BR,1BA$1,632

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO

As of August 31, 2026 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 in the in the Wydown Skinker neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Clayton apartment is the 7240 Forsyth Blvd Model at 7240 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 7240 starting at $2,495 with a $1.39 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.
7327 Pershing Ave7327 Pershing Ave3BR,1BA$1.11
7240 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 72407240 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.39
7238 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 72387238 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.39
7208 Forsyth Blvd7208 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.16
7525 Forsyth Blvd7525 Forsyth Blvd3BR,1BA$1.29
444 S Hanley Rd, Unit 1S444 S Hanley Rd2BR,1BA$1.14
(293) 8301 Delmar2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
7236 Balson Ave, Unit 17236 Balson Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
7529 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 2nd Floor7529 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.50
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14

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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 $1,632.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clayton is Brickline Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Clayton costs $2,400.

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 43 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 $807 which is $1,593 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Clayton.

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