2140 Hampton Ave
St. LouisMO63139
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (20 Rentals)
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5338 Shaw Ave
St. LouisMO63110
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Expo at Forest Park
299 De Baliviere AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Montclair on the Park
18 S Kingshighway BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
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The Rail
4591 McRee AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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1525-1527 McCausland Ave
St. LouisMO63117
1535 McCausland Ave
St. LouisMO63117
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Southwood Apartments - County
6340-6346 Southwood 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 | $1,372 | $665 | $1,990 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $985 | $3,773 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,545 | $1,275 | $4,905 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $2,100 | $5,633 |
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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 Studio unit found at Southwood Apartments - County priced from $665. West Forest View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,140. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Apartments - County | Studio | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Expo at Forest Park | Philadelphia - North A1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| Montclair on the Park | mon-0bl | Studio,1BA | $1,190 |
| The Rail | Express | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.54 price per square foot 6242 Southwood Ave. #2N Model at DeMun in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Woodward Lofts starting at $1,778 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Lindenwood Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMun | 6242 Southwood Ave. #2N | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Woodward Lofts | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Park Clayton | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Rail | Belmond | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Cortona at Forest Park | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Hibernia Apartments | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Dorchester | dor-0bTE | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
| Southwood Apartments - County | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.48 |
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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 $1,516.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Southwood Apartments - County which is listed at $1,130, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $2,557.
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 297 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 $1,297 which is $1,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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