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St. Clair, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Clair Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in St. Clair, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 990 S Lay Ave priced from $680. Riverbend Estates III has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable St. Clair apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$680
Riverbend Estates III2x12BR,1BA$800
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$800
Autumn Leaf Apartment HomesBedrooms Upstairs2BR,2BA$950
Chapel Ridge of Union1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Clair, MO and Nearby

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Clair area is the $1.09 price per square foot The Vail Model at Retreat at Seven Trails in the in the Village Green neighborhood starting from $1,472. The second greatest value St. Clair apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with Den Model at Highgrove at Big Bend starting at $1,160 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Peerless Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Clair apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Retreat at Seven TrailsThe Vail2BR,2BA$1.09
Highgrove at Big Bend1 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with Den1BR,2BA$1.04
Southernside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Walden Pond3A3BR,2BA$1.30
Autumn Leaf Apartment HomesBedrooms Upstairs2BR,2BA$0.93
Washington Terrace1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.28
Riverbend Estates III2x12BR,1BA$0.97
Summit Valley ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
125 Crescent Lake Rd, Unit 203125 Crescent Lake Rd2BR,1BA$1.04
990 S Lay Ave990 South Lay1BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Clair

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Clair?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in St. Clair, MO with pricing that ranges from $675 to $4,800. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Clair ranging from $299 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Clair?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Clair ranges from $299 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,446.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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