
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO (58 Rentals)


Lofts at Forest Park

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Encore at Forest Park

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Cortona at Forest Park

Dorchester

Park Clayton

Oak Park Apartments

6515 Nashville Ave, Unit Bottom

6820 Waldemar Ave
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6216 Northwood Ave

5320 Northrup Ave

6649 Berthold Ave

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Oakview Place

West Forest View

1514 McCausland Ave.

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2019 Forest Ave

1111 Louisville Ave

1912-1914 Yale Ave

1624-1628 Yale Ave

801 S Skinker Blvd

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5405-5407 Bischoff Ave

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1224 Tamm Ave

2700-2706 Clifton Ave

6923 Plateau Ave

Blendon Place

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The Emma

6716-22 Clayton Ave

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6216-20 Northwood Ave

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6252 Southwood Ave.

6408-6416 Oakland Ave

1038-1070 McCausland Ave

6246-48 South Rosebury Ave

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7224 Wise Ave, Unit 7224

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6340 Northwood Ave, Unit 3W
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Clayton, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,521 | $1,375 | $1,652 |
Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $865 | $2,253 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $1,090 | $3,347 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $2,426 | $3,524 |
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Largest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Clayton area of St. Louis, MO is found at Lofts at Forest Park and is listed at 1,018 square feet priced from $1,672. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Forest Park | A2 | 1,018 Sq Ft | $1,672 |
| Dorchester | dor-1bTJ | 935 Sq Ft | $1,490 |
| Encore at Forest Park | A4+ | 839 Sq Ft | $2,012 |
| Park Clayton | 1 Bedroom | 760 Sq Ft | $1,334 |
| Cortona at Forest Park | A4 | 743 Sq Ft | $1,573 |
| Southwood Apartments - County | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath_735 sq ft | 735 Sq Ft | $1,080 |
| Hibernia Apartments | Celadon | 690 Sq Ft | $1,624 |
| Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 615 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 600 Sq Ft | $1,140 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 483 Sq Ft | $815 |
Cheapest Available Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Clayton of St. Louis, MO is the 1 Bedroom_1 Bath Model starting from $865 at Oak Park Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Clayton is currently $1,614. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | $865 |
| Southwood Apartments - County | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath_735 sq ft | $1,080 |
| Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,125 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,140 |
| Park Clayton | 1 Bedroom | $1,334 |
| Dorchester | dor-1bTB | $1,475 |
| Cortona at Forest Park | A2 | $1,477 |
| Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | $1,522 |
| Hibernia Apartments | Emerald | $1,523 |
| Encore at Forest Park | A1 | $1,655 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Clayton with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Clayton is at Oak Park Apartments listed at $865.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is $1,614.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Clayton is a 1,018 square feet unit starting from $1,672 at Lofts at Forest Park.
What is the average size for Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Clayton is currently 744 sq ft.
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