
Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO (22 Rentals)
Apartments in Clayton with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.
Rental terms in Clayton as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Bemiston Place Apartments

Two Twelve Clayton

Mansions on the Plaza Apartments

Ceylon

Hibernia Apartments

Station House - A New Community.

Encore at Forest Park

Arrive Brentwood I

Residences at the Boulevard
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The Clover at Olive Crossing

Cortona at Forest Park

Dorchester

Sunnen Station Apartments

The Delmonte

Fontainebleau Apartments

Park Clayton

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Clayton, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,481 | $569 | $3,289 |
Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $550 | $4,668 |
Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $669 | $6,400 |
Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $687 | $10,000+ |
Clayton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $893 | $2,995 |
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Getting Around Clayton, MO
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Clayton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Clayton?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Clayton is at Forest Park Apartments listed at $635.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Clayton Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Clayton is $2,591.
What is the largest Short-term Clayton Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Clayton is a 2,477 square feet unit starting from $2,034 at Mansions on the Plaza Apartments.
What is the average size for Clayton Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Clayton is currently at 566 sq ft.
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