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Cortona at Forest Park
5800 Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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$1,3951 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
1032 Sanford Ave, Unit 1st floor
1032 Sanford AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Encore at Forest Park
5700 Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Hibernia Apartments
6325 Victoria AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Dorchester
665 S Skinker BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63105
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Park Clayton
6605-6625 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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$1,475Studio Apartments Available Jul 24
6252 Southwood Ave.
6252 Southwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
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Lofts at Forest Park
1031 W Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Squire Apartments
7128 Manchester RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Oakview Place
1014-38 Oakview PlSt. Louis, MO 63110
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The Emma
6244 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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6246-48 South Rosebury Ave
6246-48 Rosebury AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
6653 Berthold Ave
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6647 Berthold Ave
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6716-22 Clayton Ave
6716-6722 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Gratiot School Apartments
1615 Hampton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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6216-20 Northwood Ave
6216-20 Northwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
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1010 Hi-Pointe Place
1010 Hi Pointe PlSt. Louis, MO 63117
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Forest View
6724 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Oak Park Apartments
6226-6238 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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West Forest View
6734 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Horner Place Apartments
7115-7127 Horner AveSt. Louis, MO 63117
1535 McCausland Ave
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6238-42 Southwood Ave
6238-6242 Southwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
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Lehman Place on The Park
6400-6416 Wise AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
6649 Berthold Ave
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7027 Plateau Ave
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Rosebury Apartments
6300 N Rosebury AveClayton, MO 63105
6404 Alamo Ave
ClaytonMO63105
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DeMun
6238 Southwood AveClayton, MO 63105
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Southwood Apartments - County
6340-6346 Southwood AveClayton, MO 63105
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6309-6311 S. Rosebury Ave
6309-6311 S Rosebury AveClayton, MO 63105
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6332 North Rosebury Ave
6332 N Rosebury AveClayton, MO 63105
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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 | $1,526 | $1,399 | $1,703 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $1,306 | $2,253 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $1,549 | $2,995 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $2,262 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clayton area of St. Louis, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Oak Park Apartments priced from $1,125. Forest View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Cortona at Forest Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,207 |
| Encore at Forest Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Hibernia Apartments | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Dorchester | dor-1bTB | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Rosebury Apartments | Renovated 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Park Clayton | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,549 |
| Lofts at Forest Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,698 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO
As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $2.56 price per square foot C1 Model at Encore at Forest Park in the in the Hi-Point neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the A2 Model at Lofts at Forest Park starting at $1,698 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Hi-Point 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encore at Forest Park | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| Lofts at Forest Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Cortona at Forest Park | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Park Clayton | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Hibernia Apartments | Forest | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| Rosebury Apartments | Renovated 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Dorchester | dor-0bTE | Studio ,1BA | $2.52 |
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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis
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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 $1,698.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Forest View which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $2,495.
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 28 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 $1,227 which is $1,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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