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Oak Park Apartments
6226-6238 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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1229 Louisville Ave
St. LouisMO63139
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Forest View
6724 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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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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Hibernia Apartments
6325 Victoria AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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1042 Sanford Ave
1042 Sanford AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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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
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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6651 Berthold Ave
St. LouisMO63139
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1010 Hi-Pointe Place
1010 Hi Pointe PlSt. Louis, MO 63117
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6216-20 Northwood Ave
6216-20 Northwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
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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
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Southwood Apartments - County
6340-6346 Southwood AveClayton, MO 63105
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7224 Wise Ave, Unit 7224, Unit 7224
7224 Wise AveRichmond Heights, MO 63117
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Rosebury Apartments
6300 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 | $1,480 | $1,388 | $1,656 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $895 | $3,598 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $1,125 | $4,280 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $2,231 | $4,801 |
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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 $895. Southwood Apartments - County has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,115. 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 | $895 |
| Southwood Apartments - County | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath_735 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.46 price per square foot 6240 Southwood- 2x1 Model at DeMun in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Park Clayton starting at $1,617 with a $1.68 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. |
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| DeMun | 6240 Southwood- 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Park Clayton | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Rosebury Apartments | Renovated 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1108 Tamm Ave, Unit 1108 | 1108 Tamm Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| 6320 Berthold Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 6320 Berthold Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Southwood Apartments - County | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath_735 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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 $1,366.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Oak Park Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $2,600.
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 25 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 $648 which is $1,952 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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