Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $800 (30 Rentals)

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811 Westwood Dr
$1,3952 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

811 Westwood Dr

Clayton, MO 63105
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765 Westwood Drive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

765 Westwood Drive

765 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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Parkdale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkdale Apartments

7552-7558 Parkdale AveClayton, MO 63105

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8110 Roxburgh Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

8110 Roxburgh Dr

8110 Roxburgh DrClayton, MO 63105
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1129 Moorlands Dr
$1,5952 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1129 Moorlands Dr

Richmond Heights, MO 63117
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5-9 Del-Lin Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5-9 Del-Lin Drive

5-9 Del Lin DrSt. Louis, MO 63105
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7350 Lindell Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7350 Lindell Blvd

7350 Lindell BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130

Downtown Clayton, Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Clayton area of Clayton, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at ReNew Centennial priced from $995. Bel Aire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clayton apartments for rent in Clayton, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew CentennialTannen1BR,1BA$995
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1,025
The DistrictPine2BR,1BA$1,145
CeylonA2Studio,1BA$1,383
McKenzieStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Hanley Road Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,500
The SquareDelmar 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,530
Clayton On The ParkAsburyStudio,1BA$1,550
Vanguard CrossingMonet1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO

As of February 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clayton area is the $1.51 price per square foot 7344 Dartmouth Ave Model at 7344 Dartmouth Ave, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Clayton apartment is the 2W Model at Byron Place starting at $2,300 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Franz Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7344 Dartmouth Ave, Unit 1st Floor7344 Dartmouth Ave3BR,1BA$1.51
Byron Place2W2BR,2BA$1.84
7236 Balson Ave, Unit 17236 Balson Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
Hanley Road Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Vanguard CrossingDali2BR,2BA$2.12
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.09
The DistrictPine2BR,1BA$1.43
The SquareDelmar 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
McKenzieStudioStudio ,1BA$2.43
ReNew CentennialTannen1BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Clayton, Clayton, MO

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Clayton, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood in Clayton, MO

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Clayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Clayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Clayton is at Ceylon listed at $1,383.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clayton Apartment is $995 at ReNew Centennial.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Clayton is starting from $1,025 at Bel Aire Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at ReNew Centennial and starts from $1,465.

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