Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of Kansas City, MO from $400 (41 Rentals)

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1407 NW 65th TerKansas City, MO 64118
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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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Pinehurst
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinehurst

500-606 NW 63rd StKansas City, MO 64118

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Stoneside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneside Apartments

107 NW 72nd StGladstone, MO 64118
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Royal Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Park

10 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 2 Beds unit found at Willow Glen Apartments priced from $647. WAU-LIN-CREE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$647
WAU-LIN-CREEStudioStudio,1BA$785
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$850
Creeks of GladstoneStone Creek 1Studio,1BA$855
The Ethans ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$900
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$915
Falcon Point1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Latitude 72A11BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3 Bed-1 Bath Model at Clayton Apartments in the in the Kinsley Forest The Valley neighborhood starting from $1,315. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Montrose w/ Fireplace Model at Bicycle Club Apartments starting at $1,202 with a $1.12 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$1.05
Bicycle Club ApartmentsMontrose w/ Fireplace2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Crooked Creek2 x 2 A2BR,2BA$1.16
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$0.94
726 NE 68th St, Unit 724726 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.10
Willow Glen Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.73
730 NE 68th St, Unit 724730 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.19
Latitude 72A11BR,1BA$1.20
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18
WAU-LIN-CREEStudioStudio ,1BA$1.31

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Clayton, Kansas City, MO

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $840 at WAU-LIN-CREE.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is starting from $647 at Willow Glen Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Clayton Apartments and starts from $1,315.

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