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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. Forest View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. 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
Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
Cortona at Forest ParkA41BR,1BA$1,457

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.77 price per square foot B2 Model at Lofts at Forest Park in the in the Hi-Point neighborhood starting from $2,391. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the B2+ Model at Encore at Forest Park starting at $2,698 with a $2.34 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.
Lofts at Forest ParkB22BR,2BA$1.77
Encore at Forest ParkB2+2BR,2BA$2.34
DeMun6332 N. Rosebury Ave. #2W - Mid-July2BR,2BA$1.72
6659 Garner Ave, Unit 2nd Floor6659 Garner Ave2BR,1BA$0.89
1010 Sanford Ave, Unit 11010 Sanford Ave1BR,1BA$1.44
Park Clayton1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Cortona at Forest ParkA31BR,1BA$2.18
Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.91
1429 Tamm Ave, Unit 1st floor South1429 Tamm Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clayton, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #83

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $850 to $3,926. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $950 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clayton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clayton ranges from $950 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,018.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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