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1617 Forest Ave

St. LouisMO63139

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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
West Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.51 price per square foot dor-2bTH Model at Dorchester in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 6323 South Rosebury Ave starting at $1,995 with a $1.81 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.
Dorchesterdor-2bTH2BR,2BA$1.51
6323 South Rosebury Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.81
DeMun6240 Southwood- 2x12BR,1BA$1.65
Cortona at Forest ParkB12BR,2BA$2.13
Park Clayton2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Lofts at Forest ParkA11BR,1BA$1.96
Rosebury ApartmentsRenovated 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Oak Park Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.70
Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
West Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.94

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Clayton, St. Louis, MO

Ranked #72

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $4,178. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $900 to $5,500.

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 $900 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,870.

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