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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $800 (29 Rentals)
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from $1,579Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mansions on the Plaza Apartments
8300 Delmar BlvdClayton, MO 63124
813 Westwood Dr
ClaytonMO63105
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from $1,6002 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 1
150-152 N Brentwood
150-152 N Brentwood BlvdClayton, MO 63105
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from $8851 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
ReNew Centennial
8650 Kingsbridge DrSt. Louis, MO 63132
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from $1,1002 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 15
7234 Amherst Ave, Unit 2E
7234 Amherst AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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from $1,1501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Clayton Square Apartments
7916 Kingsbury BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63105
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from $1,2001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
The District
633 N McKnight RdSt. Louis, MO 63132
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from $1,4002 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 27
Hanley Road Apartments
901 S Hanley RdSt. Louis, MO 63105
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from $1,4101 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 16
Residences at the Boulevard
24 The Boulevard Saint LouisSt. Louis, MO 63117
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from $1,4701 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Clayton Place Apartments
7563 Clayton RdSt. Louis, MO 63117
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from $1,5801 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Square on Delmar
8331 Delcrest DrSt. Louis, MO 63124
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from $1,5921 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Vanguard Crossing
8342 Delcrest DrSt. Louis, MO 63124
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from $1,5952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
7355 Lindell Blvd
7355 Lindell BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
1079 Terrace Dr
Richmond HeightsMO63117
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from $1,6502 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1081 Terrace Dr
1081 Terrace DrRichmond Heights, MO 63117
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1081 Terrace Dr
Richmond HeightsMO63117
1129 Moorlands Dr
Richmond HeightsMO63117
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from $1,6952 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cromwell Apartments
7553-7557 Cromwell DrSt. Louis, MO 63105
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from $1,7001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Avenir
8680 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63124
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Philip H. Barron Realty-Clayton & Forest Park
803-813 Westwood DrSt. Louis, MO 63105
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Downtown Clayton, Clayton, MO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Clayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Clayton Studio Apartments | $2,028 | $1,579 | $3,829 |
| Downtown Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $885 | $3,926 |
| Downtown Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $930 | $5,285 |
| Downtown Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,926 | $1,805 | $6,794 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO.
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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 $885. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| ReNew Centennial | Tannen | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Square on Delmar | Delmar 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,580 |
| 7355 Lindell Blvd | 2 Bed, 1 Bath (Furnished or Unfurnished) | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Vanguard Crossing | Van Gogh | 1BR,1BA | $1,672 |
| Cromwell Apartments | 2 Bd/1B. 7553 Cromwell Dr. | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| McKenzie | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| The Barton Apartments | The Musial | 1BR,1BA | $1,904 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clayton area is the $1.22 price per square foot 7238 Forsyth Blvd Model at 7238 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 7238 in the in the Franz Park neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Downtown Clayton apartment is the 7240 Forsyth Blvd Model at 7240 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 7240 starting at $2,195 with a $1.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 7238 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 7238 | 7238 Forsyth Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 7240 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 7240 | 7240 Forsyth Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 7208 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1 East | 7208 Forsyth Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 7212 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1W | 7212 Forsyth Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Cromwell Apartments | 2 Bd/1B. 7553 Cromwell Dr. | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 7355 Lindell Blvd | 2 Bed, 1 Bath (Furnished or Unfurnished) | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Vanguard Crossing | WeiWei | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Square on Delmar | Delmar 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| ReNew Centennial | Tannen | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $885, while the average apartment in Downtown Clayton costs $4,161.
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 101 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 $1,200 which is $2,961 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Clayton.
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