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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 Studio unit found at Broadway Studios priced from $740. 1 Twenty Two at 63rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in Kansas City, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Broadway StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$740
1 Twenty Two at 63rd1x11BR,1BA$750
Applewood At The Cove ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Holly Ridge Townhomes in the in the Barry Harbor neighborhood starting from $1,765. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 3 Bed-1 Bath Model at Clayton Apartments starting at $1,275 with a $1.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Holly Ridge Townhomes3x2.53BR,2.5BA$1.13
Clayton Apartments3 Bed-1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.02
1 Twenty Two at 63rd2x12BR,1BA$0.94
720 NE 68th St, Unit 724720 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.10
730 NE 68th St, Unit 722730 NE 68th St2BR,1BA$1.13
Latitude 72A11BR,1BA$1.14
Tanglewood Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath | 775 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.18
Applewood At The Cove ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.08
THE BICYCLE CLUBAspen w/ Fireplace & Sunroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Crown Heights ApartmentsThe Ashland1BR,1BA$1.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clayton, Kansas City, MO

Ranked #129

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $740 to $1,940. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $1,560 to $3,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clayton ranges from $1,560 to $3,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,398.

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