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Clayton, MO Local Guide

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 $655. 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$655
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
The Era CollectiveWestmoreland StudioStudio,1BA$735
Richwood Terrace ApartmentsClassic1BR,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 August 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bed TH Model at The Oaks on Bonhomme in the in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,637. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 3Bd 2Bath Model at 5909 Cates Ave starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Central West End 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.
The Oaks on Bonhomme2 Bed TH2BR,1.5BA$1.07
5909 Cates Ave3Bd 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.98
6659 Garner Ave, Unit 2nd Floor6659 Garner Ave2BR,1BA$0.91
7325 Balson Ave, Unit 2W7325 Balson Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #21319 Woodland Dr1BR,1BA$1.10
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 $5,765. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $699 to $4,195.

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 $4,195 with an average monthly rent of $2,146.

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 $5,765, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,195. 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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