
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $850 (32 Rentals)


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Clayton, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,020 | $740 | $1,379 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $750 | $2,660 |
Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $850 | $3,354 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,220 | $2,700 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClayton, Kansas City, MO
Ranked #155
Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clayton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clayton is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Willow Glen Apartments which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $1,540.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clayton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clayton?
Cheap apartments in Clayton have an average cost of $206 which is $1,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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