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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, MO

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

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$4,161$890240

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO and Nearby

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.22 price per square foot 7238 Forsyth Blvd Model at 7238 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 7238 in the in the Franz Park neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 7240 Forsyth Blvd Model at 7240 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 7240 starting at $2,195 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Franz Park 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.
7238 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 72387238 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.22
7240 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 72407240 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.22
7208 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1 East7208 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.22
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
5909 Cates Ave3Bd 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
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
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
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 659 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $6,794. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $699 to $3,500.

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 $699 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,192.

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 $6,794, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,299 to $3,295. 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

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