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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, MO is a Studio unit found at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood priced from $569. Forest Park Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $660. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$660
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$705
The Era CollectiveCongress Studio 256Studio,1BA$785
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed1BR,1BA$800
Delmar Loop ApartmentsStudio - DLA450Studio,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3Bd 2Bath Model at 5909 Cates Ave in the in the Central West End neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 4-Bed Model at King's Court starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Wells 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.
5909 Cates Ave3Bd 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.86
7234 Amherst Ave, Unit 2W7234 Amherst Ave2BR,1BA$1.15
7340 Ethel Ave, Unit 1w7340 Ethel Ave1BR,1BA$1.11
1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #21319 Woodland Dr1BR,1BA$1.10
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
Westmoreland @ The Era CollecctiveWestmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.11
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 672 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $10,542. There are also 134 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $625 to $4,999.

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 $625 to $4,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,313.

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 $5,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $960 to $3,720. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,149 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $893.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.