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property at 5367 Pershing Ave

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

5367 Pershing Ave, Unit #6

5367 Pershing Ave
St. LouisMO63112

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property at 6542 Whitney Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6542 Whitney Ave

St. LouisMO63133
property at 5528 Waterman Blvd

$1,400

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$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5528 Waterman Blvd, Unit 1N

5528 Waterman Blvd
St. LouisMO63112
property at 1692 E Swan Cir

$1,400

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1692 E Swan Cir, Unit 0

1692 E Swan Cir
BrentwoodMO63144

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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, MO

Pricing Updated: 07/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clayton, MO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Clayton$4,141$950121

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest Park Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood priced from $699. Richwood Terrace Apartments in the Franz Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $785. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$699
Richwood Terrace ApartmentsPartially Renovated1BR,1BA$785
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Georgian Courtgeo1ba_a1BR,1BA$835
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed1BR,1BA$850
The Phoenix at Delmar2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$900
StetsonStudio1BR,1BA$900
The Park LuxTriumph on the Park 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Era CollectiveCongress Studio 300Studio,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO and Nearby

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $0.64 price per square foot single family home Model at 14 Parkland Pl in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 2 Bed TH Model at Oaks on Bonhomme starting at $1,793 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
Oaks on Bonhomme2 Bed TH2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Kingsland Courtyard4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
746 Kingsland Ave, Unit #1746 Kingsland Ave3BR,1BA$1.28
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.98
7334-40 Forsyth Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 634051BR,1BA$1.18
7109 Dartmouth Ave, Unit 7109 Dartmouth7109 Dartmouth Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
The Park LuxPark Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Blues1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 656 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $6,750. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $750 to $4,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clayton ranges from $750 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,845.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clayton range from $687 to $6,620, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $893.

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