Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $800 (34 Rentals)

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811 Westwood Dr

ClaytonMO63105
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765 Westwood Drive
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

765 Westwood Drive

765 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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8100-08 Roxburgh Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

8100-08 Roxburgh Drive

8100-8108 Roxburgh DrClayton, MO 63105
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522 S Hanley Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

522 S Hanley Rd

522 S Hanley RdClayton, 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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150-152 N Brentwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150-152 N Brentwood

150-152 N Brentwood BlvdClayton, MO 63105
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8110 Roxburgh Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

8110 Roxburgh Dr

8110 Roxburgh DrClayton, MO 63105
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property at 1129 Moorlands Dr

1129 Moorlands Dr

Richmond HeightsMO63117
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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
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7334-40 Forsyth Blvd.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7334-40 Forsyth Blvd.

7334-7340 Forsyth BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63105
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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 2 Beds unit found at Bel Aire Apartments priced from $1,025. ReNew Centennial has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,040. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clayton apartments for rent in Clayton, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1,025
ReNew CentennialTannen1BR,1BA$1,040
522 S Hanley RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
The SquareDelmar BSMT1BR,1BA$1,195
McKenzieStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
7355 Lindell Blvd1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,325
Two Twelve ClaytonUnit 05Studio,1BA$1,443
CeylonB3Studio,1BA$1,513
Clayton On The ParkAsburyStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clayton area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Hanley Road Apartments in the in the Franz Park neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Clayton apartment is the 2 Bd/1B. 7553 Cromwell Dr. Model at Cromwell Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.78 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.
Hanley Road Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Cromwell Apartments2 Bd/1B. 7553 Cromwell Dr.2BR,1BA$1.78
522 S Hanley RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.09
7754 Kingsbury Blvd, Unit 17754 Kingsbury Blvd1BR,1BA$1.88
Vanguard CrossingWeiWei1BR,1BA$2.18
7355 Lindell Blvd1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
The SquareDelcrest 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
McKenzieStudioStudio ,1BA$2.26
ReNew CentennialTannen1BR,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Clayton, Clayton, MO

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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

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 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 McKenzie listed at $1,300.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Clayton Apartment is $1,050 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 Vanguard Crossing and starts from $2,864.

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