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property at 6649 Berthold Ave
$795 - $1,500
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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6649 Berthold Ave

St. LouisMO63139
property at 7642 Fairham Ave
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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7642 Fairham Ave

St. LouisMO63130

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property at 1240 Hawthorne Pl
$1,145 - $1,175
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1240 Hawthorne Pl

Richmond HeightsMO63117
property at 5630 Pershing Ave
$1,199 - $1,395
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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5630 Pershing Ave

St. LouisMO63112
property at 7243 Dartmouth Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7243 Dartmouth Ave

University CityMO63130

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property at 6015 Magnolia Ave
$1,295 - $1,375
2 Bedroom Rentals
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6015 Magnolia Ave

St. LouisMO63139
property at 2023 Blendon Pl
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2023 Blendon Pl, Unit 1F

2023 Blendon Pl
MaplewoodMO63143

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property at 6542 Whitney Ave
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6542 Whitney Ave

St. LouisMO63133
property at 7137 Tulane Ave
$1,450

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Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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7137 Tulane Ave, Unit 7137

7137 Tulane Ave
University CityMO63130
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property at 7245 Dartmouth Ave
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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7245 Dartmouth Ave

University CityMO63130

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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, MO

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Clayton, MO area range in price from $900 to $6,620 with an overall median price of $2,400. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Clayton$2,400$900230

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Sutton-Elm Apartments in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood priced from $795. Oakview Lyndover Apartments in the Ellendale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825
The Park LuxTriumph on the Park 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Brickline Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
StetsonStudio1BR,1BA$900
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$900
The Phoenix at Delmar2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$900
Delmar Loop ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - DLA5751BR,1BA$917
Echo STLApollo2BR,2BA$925
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO and Nearby

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 bd 1 ba Model at 6615 Kingsbury Blvd in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 6018 Westminster Pl Model at 6018 Westminster Pl starting at $1,995 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cheltenham 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.
6615 Kingsbury Blvd2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$1.23
6018 Westminster Pl6018 Westminster Pl3BR,1BA$1.21
Kingsland Courtyard4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
7246 Dartmouth Ave, Unit 7246 Dartmouth7246 Dartmouth Ave3BR,1BA$1.10
735 Leland Ave, Unit 3rd unit735 Leland Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.86
7236 Balson Ave, Unit 17236 Balson Ave2BR,1BA$1.08
The Park LuxPark Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
6301 Cates Ave, Unit 2W6301 Cates Ave1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 716 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $6,620. There are also 101 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $775 to $4,150.

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 $775 to $4,150 with an average monthly rent of $1,937.

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 $1,400 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $893.

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