Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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 CentennialParker2BR,1BA$1,300
7355 Lindell Blvd2 Bed, 1 Bath (Furnished or Unfurnished)2BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clayton area is the $1.79 price per square foot 3 Bd Model at 7518 Cromwell Dr in the in the Franz Park neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Downtown Clayton apartment is the 7222 Forsyth Blvd Model at 7222 Forsyth Blvd starting at $1,795 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Wydown 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.
7518 Cromwell Dr3 Bd3BR,2BA$1.79
7222 Forsyth Blvd7222 Forsyth Blvd2BR,2BA$1.56
7212 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1W7212 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.56
8241 Delmar Blvd, Unit 1W8241 Delmar Blvd2BR,1BA$1.40
Cromwell Apartments2Br/1B, 7508 Buckingham Dr2BR,1BA$1.78
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
7300 Lindell Blvd, Unit 2E7300 Lindell Blvd2BR,1BA$2.06
7355 Lindell Blvd2 Bed, 1 Bath (Furnished or Unfurnished)2BR,1BA$1.75
ReNew CentennialParker2BR,1BA$1.71
The Square on DelmarDelmar 1 Bed - Peninsula1BR,1BA$2.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Clayton, Clayton, MO

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Clayton?

There are currently 161 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $5,743. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Clayton ranging from $1,095 to $6,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Clayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Clayton ranges from $1,095 to $6,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,555.

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