Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (9 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 3 Bedroom Apartments

WAU-LIN-CREE

4335-4355 NW Line Creek DrKansas City, MO 64151
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Stoneside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneside Apartments

107 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1 Twenty Two at 63rd priced from $750. Applewood At The Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $793. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR,1BA$750
Applewood At The Cove ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$793
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of November 08, 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 2x1 Model at Stoneside Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.14 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
Stoneside Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.14
730 NE 68th St, Unit 722730 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.19
Latitude 72A11BR,1BA$1.20
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR,1BA$0.99
NoRiThe Brook1BR,1BA$1.33
THE BICYCLE CLUBAspen w/ Fireplace & Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.27
The Belmont ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clayton, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #130

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?

The cheapest apartment in Clayton is 1 Twenty Two at 63rd which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $1,448.

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 3 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 $270 which is $1,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Kansas City

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

Hello, and welcome! I’m Amber, and I’ll be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Kansas City.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.