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1 Twenty Two at 63rd
108 NW 63rd StKansas City, MO 64118
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (8 Rentals)
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Broadway Village
201-313 NW 63rd StKansas City, MO 64118
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3400 NW 69th TerKansas City, MO 64151
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5432 NW Waukomis DrKansas City, MO 64151
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202-300 NE 58th StKansas City, MO 64118
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4335-4355 NW Line Creek DrKansas City, MO 64151
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Broadway Studios
6300 N Broadway StGladstone, MO 64118
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107 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118
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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 | $966 | $740 | $1,155 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,164 | $695 | $2,548 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $775 | $2,752 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $1,148 | $3,200 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1 Twenty Two at 63rd priced from $695. Creeks of Gladstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $855. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Twenty Two at 63rd | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Creeks of Gladstone | Stone Creek 1 | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| Applewood At The Cove Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $881 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO
As of January 21, 2026 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 Highland Model at The Hills starting at $1,199 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Kinsley Forest The Valley 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 |
| The Hills | Highland | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
| Stoneside Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 726 NE 68th St, Unit 718 | 726 NE 68th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Crown Heights Apartments | The Bonelli | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| NoRi | The River | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Applewood At The Cove Apartments | The Ayers | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 1 Twenty Two at 63rd | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| Crooked Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom Income Restrictions | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 $999.
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 $695, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $1,495.
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 6 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 $196 which is $1,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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