Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $575 (48 Rentals)

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property at 6822 Waldemar Ave
$825 - $895
1 Bedroom Rentals
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6822 Waldemar Ave

St. LouisMO63139

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property at 1026 Sanford Ave
$1,300 - $1,400
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 18
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1026 Sanford Ave

St. LouisMO63139
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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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property at 6649 Berthold Ave
$795 - $1,500
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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6649 Berthold Ave

St. LouisMO63139
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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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1010 Hi-Pointe Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

1010 Hi-Pointe Place

1010 Hi Pointe PlSt. Louis, MO 63117
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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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Forest View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest View

6724 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

6226-6238 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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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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6238-42 Southwood Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

6238-42 Southwood Ave

6238-6242 Southwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
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property at 7104 Plateau Ave
$995 - $1,095
1 Bedroom Rentals
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7104 Plateau Ave

Richmond HeightsMO63117

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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 2 Beds unit found at Oak Park Apartments priced from $1,125. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Park Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1,125
Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Park Clayton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,313
Dorchesterdor-0bTEStudio,1BA$1,375
Hibernia ApartmentsWexford1BR,1BA$1,399
Encore at Forest ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,452
Rosebury ApartmentsRenovated 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Lofts at Forest ParkA21BR,1BA$1,688
Cortona at Forest ParkA21BR,1BA$1,814
Rosebury Rentals6221 E2BR,2BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.99 price per square foot 6219 S Model at Rosebury Rentals in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the A2 Model at Lofts at Forest Park starting at $1,688 with a $1.66 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rosebury Rentals6219 S2BR,2BA$1.99
Lofts at Forest ParkA21BR,1BA$1.66
Rosebury ApartmentsRenovated 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Park Clayton1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Cortona at Forest ParkA31BR,1BA$2.72
Hibernia ApartmentsCeladon1BR,1BA$2.35
Oak Park Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.70
Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Encore at Forest ParkS1Studio ,1BA$2.54
Dorchesterdor-0bTEStudio ,1BA$2.43

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Clayton, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #86

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clayton is at Dorchester listed at $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $1,125 at Forest View.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is starting from $1,125 at Oak Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dorchester and starts from $2,299.

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