Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (17 Rentals)

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6749 Plateau Ave, Unit 1F
$1,025
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6749 Plateau Ave, Unit 1F

6749 Plateau AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Squire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Squire Apartments

7128 Manchester RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Oakview Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Place

1014-38 Oakview PlSt. Louis, MO 63110
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The Emma
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Emma

6244 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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6716-22 Clayton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6716-22 Clayton Ave

6716-6722 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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6216-20 Northwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6216-20 Northwood Ave

6216-20 Northwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
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1010 Hi-Pointe Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

1010 Hi-Pointe Place

1010 Hi Pointe PlSt. Louis, MO 63117
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West Forest View
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Forest View

6734 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Horner Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Horner Place Apartments

7115-7127 Horner AveSt. Louis, MO 63117
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7224 Wise Ave, Unit 7224
$1,150
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7224 Wise Ave, Unit 7224

7224 Wise AveRichmond Heights, MO 63117
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Clayton, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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. Southwood Apartments - County has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$865
Southwood Apartments - County1 Bedroom 1 Bath_735 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,080
Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
West Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,140
Rosebury ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.54 price per square foot 6242 Southwood 2x2 Model at DeMun in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 6227 Victoria Ave Model at 6227 Victoria Ave, Unit 1st Floor starting at $1,575 with a $1.58 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
DeMun6242 Southwood 2x22BR,2BA$1.54
6227 Victoria Ave, Unit 1st Floor6227 Victoria Ave2BR,1BA$1.58
Park Clayton2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.78
6749 Plateau Ave, Unit 1F6749 Plateau Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
Rosebury ApartmentsRemodeled 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.29
Lofts at Forest ParkA11BR,1BA$1.61
Southwood Apartments - County1 Bedroom 1 Bath_735 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.47
Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
West Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$1.79

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Clayton, St. Louis, MO

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Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,391.

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 $2,625.

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 48 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 $925 which is $1,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.

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