
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (16 Rentals)
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Northland Studios
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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 |
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Clayton Studio Apartments | $916 | $725 | $1,155 |
Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $475 | $2,647 |
Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $850 | $3,260 |
Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,148 | $3,685 |
Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $2,065 | $2,065 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clayton Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
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Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clayton area of Kansas City, MO is a Studio unit found at Northland Studios priced from $725. Broadway Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Northland Studios | Classic | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Broadway Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
Creeks of Gladstone | Stone Creek 1 | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Northland Passage Apartments | Cambridge | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
1 Twenty Two at 63rd | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO
As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bed-1 Bath Model at Clayton Apartments in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the B2 Model at Manor Homes of Fox Crest starting at $1,575 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Barry Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Clayton Apartments | 3 Bed-1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Manor Homes of Fox Crest | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
1 Twenty Two at 63rd | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
720 NE 68th St, Unit 724 | 720 NE 68th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
730 NE 68th St, Unit 722 | 730 NE 68th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Latitude 72 | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Tanglewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Northland Heights Apartments | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
THE BICYCLE CLUB | Aspen w/ Fireplace & Sunroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
The Belmont Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the Clayton Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO
Walk Score®
20 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
13 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
14 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $953.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Creeks of Gladstone which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $2,065.
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 4 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 $150 which is $1,915 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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