
Cheap Homes for Rent in Clayton Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $1,000 (7 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Clayton area of St. Louis.


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Clayton, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Clayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clayton 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,763 | $1,295 | $2,500 |
Clayton 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,566 | $1,600 | $4,500 |
Clayton 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Clayton Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO.
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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 1 Bed unit found at West Forest View priced from $1,140. Expo at Forest Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,185. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO
As of May 07, 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 $1,759 with a $1.78 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. |
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DeMun | 6242 Southwood Ave. #2N | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Woodward Lofts | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Park Clayton | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Terra at the Grove | Crawford | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton
What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?
There are currently 103 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $665 to $5,633. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $1,095 to $4,500.
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 $1,095 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,210.
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