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property at 807 Clara Ave

$699 - $749

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807 Clara Ave

St. LouisMO63112

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property at 6739 Dale Ave

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6739 Dale Ave

St. LouisMO63139

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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, MO

Pricing Updated: 02/25/2026

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$4,257$930187

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 $701. The Era Collective in the Hi-Point neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$701
The Era CollectiveCongress Studio 256Studio,1BA$735
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO and Nearby

As of February 25, 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 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.
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
420 S Hanley Rd, Unit 1W420 S Hanley Rd3BR,1BA$1.10
724 Heman Ave724 Heman Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
6011 Waterman Blvd6011 Waterman Blvd3BR,1BA$1.28
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.12
The Park LuxPark Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
6749 Plateau Ave, Unit 1F6749 Plateau Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 684 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $5,798. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $699 to $6,250.

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 $699 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,537.

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 $5,798, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $893.

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