Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Clayton Neighborhood of Clayton, MO from $800 (33 Rentals)

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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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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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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 1 Bed unit found at ReNew Centennial priced from $975. 7355 Lindell Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Clayton apartments for rent in Clayton, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew CentennialTannen1BR,1BA$975
7355 Lindell BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1,075
The DistrictPine2BR,1BA$1,175
McKenzieStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Hanley Road Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,500
The SquareDelmar 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,530
Vanguard CrossingVan Gogh1BR,1BA$1,570
Clayton On The ParkAsburyStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Clayton, MO

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Clayton area is the $1.43 price per square foot 7344 Dartmouth Ave Model at 7344 Dartmouth Ave, Unit 1st Floor in the in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Downtown Clayton apartment is the 7764 Wise Ave Model at 7764 Wise Ave, Unit 7764 starting at $1,950 with a $1.63 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$1.43
7764 Wise Ave, Unit 77647764 Wise Ave2BR,1BA$1.63
Hanley Road Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
Cromwell Apartments2 Bdr/2B, 7515 Cromwell Dr.2BR,2BA$1.80
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
7754 Kingsbury Blvd, Unit 17754 Kingsbury Blvd1BR,1BA$1.77
The DistrictPine2BR,1BA$1.47
Vanguard CrossingWeiWei1BR,1BA$2.09
ReNew CentennialTannen1BR,1BA$1.74
7355 Lindell BlvdStudioStudio ,1BA$2.10

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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
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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 a cheap apartment in Downtown Clayton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Clayton is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Clayton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Clayton is ReNew Centennial which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in Downtown Clayton costs $3,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Clayton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 149 regular apartments in Downtown Clayton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Clayton?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Clayton have an average cost of $1,155 which is $2,445 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Clayton.

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