Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Broadway Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Village

201-313 NW 63rd StKansas City, MO 64118
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WAU-LIN-CREE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WAU-LIN-CREE

4335-4355 NW Line Creek DrKansas City, MO 64151
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Stoneside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneside Apartments

107 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118
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Royal Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Park

10 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118

Clayton, Kansas City, MO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northland StudiosClassicStudio,1BA$725
Broadway StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$740
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$795
Northland Passage ApartmentsCambridge1BR,1BA$829
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.02
Manor Homes of Fox CrestB22BR,2BA$1.51
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$0.94
720 NE 68th St, Unit 724720 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.07
730 NE 68th St, Unit 722730 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.10
Latitude 72One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18
Northland Heights Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.50
THE BICYCLE CLUBAspen w/ Fireplace & Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.27
The Belmont ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clayton, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #65

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Missouri, including Kansas City. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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