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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, MO

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

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$4,055$930320

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 $635. 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$635
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
The Era CollectiveWestmoreland StudioStudio,1BA$745
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.33 price per square foot 7205 Southwest Ave Model at 7205 Southwest Ave, Unit 7205 in the in the Ellendale neighborhood starting from $2,195. 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.
7205 Southwest Ave, Unit 72057205 Southwest Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.33
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Park LuxThree Bed One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
522 S Hanley RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
7166 Lyndover Pl, Unit C7166 Lyndover Pl1BR,1BA$1.25
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.15
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 663 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $6,444. There are also 136 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $775 to $4,500.

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 $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,138.

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 $6,444, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $893.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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