2140 Hampton Ave
St. LouisMO63139
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (23 Rentals)
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Oak Park Apartments
6226-6238 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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1200 Yale Ave
St. LouisMO63117
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6677 Berthold Ave, Unit 6679 1st floor
6677 Berthold AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
6677-6679 Berthold Ave
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1223 Louisville Ave, Unit 1223 (Front Unit)
1223 Louisville Ave
St. LouisMO63139
6448 Clifton Hills Dr
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6655 Berthold Ave
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1364 McCausland Ave
St. LouisMO63117
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1535 McCausland Ave
St. LouisMO63117
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1340 Yale Ave
Richmond HeightsMO63117
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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 | $1,459 | $1,339 | $1,583 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $850 | $3,210 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,200 | $4,949 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $1,850 | $4,100 |
| Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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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 $865. West Forest View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. 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 | $865 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Dorchester | dor-0bTE | Studio,1BA | $1,355 |
| Hibernia Apartments | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1,523 |
| Encore at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,623 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.66 price per square foot 1112 Sanford Ave Model at 1112 Sanford Ave, Unit 1112 in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 6242 Southwood Ave. #2N 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1112 Sanford Ave, Unit 1112 | 1112 Sanford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| DeMun | 6242 Southwood Ave. #2N | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Cortona at Forest Park | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| 6305 N Rosebury Ave, Unit 2E | 6305 N Rosebury Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 1200 Yale Ave, Unit 6 | 1200 Yale Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Encore at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Dorchester | dor-0bTE | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 $865, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $2,799.
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 6 regular apartments in Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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