1229 Louisville Ave
St. LouisMO63139
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (35 Rentals)
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6424 Oakland Ave, Unit 6424a
6424 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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$1,207 - $2,995Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Cortona at Forest Park
5800 Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Park Clayton
6605-6625 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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$1,3951 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
1003 Art Hill Pl, Unit 1st floor
1003 Art Hill PlSt. Louis, MO 63139
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$1,395 - $3,050Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Dorchester
665 S Skinker BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63105
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6320 Berthold Ave, Unit 1st Floor
6320 Berthold AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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$1,422 - $4,100Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Encore at Forest Park
5700 Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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$1,475Studio Apartments Available Jul 24
6252 Southwood Ave.
6252 Southwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
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$1,499 - $2,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lofts at Forest Park
1031 W Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Hibernia Apartments
6325 Victoria AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Squire Apartments
7128 Manchester RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Oak Park Apartments
6226-6238 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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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
6653 Berthold Ave
St. LouisMO63139
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6651 Berthold Ave
St. LouisMO63139
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6246-48 South Rosebury Ave
6246-48 Rosebury AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
6647 Berthold Ave
St. LouisMO63139
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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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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
St. LouisMO63117
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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
St. LouisMO63139
5320 Northrup Ave
St. LouisMO63110
2533 Tamm Ave
St. LouisMO63139
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1204 Yale Ave, Unit 1204 Yale Avenue
1204 Yale AveRichmond Heights, MO 63117
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$1,200 - $1,6701 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Rosebury Apartments
6300 N Rosebury AveClayton, MO 63105
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6309-6311 S. Rosebury Ave
6309-6311 S 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 | $1,395 | $1,798 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $925 | $2,253 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,224 | $1,200 | $4,317 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $2,270 | $4,100 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Oak Park Apartments priced from $715. 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 | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Rosebury Apartments | Renovated 1 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Cortona at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,306 |
| Encore at Forest Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,422 |
| Dorchester | dor-1bTB | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hibernia Apartments | Verde | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 6323 South Rosebury Ave in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 6323 S. Rosebury Ave. #2E Model at DeMun starting at $1,995 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Cheltenham 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. |
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| 6323 South Rosebury Ave | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| DeMun | 6323 S. Rosebury Ave. #2E | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Park Clayton | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Dorchester | dor-1bTJ | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Rosebury Apartments | Renovated 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 6320 Berthold Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 6320 Berthold Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 1204 Yale Ave, Unit 1204 Yale Avenue | 1204 Yale Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Oak Park Apartments which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $2,497.
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 23 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 $730 which is $1,767 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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