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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, MO

Pricing Updated: 03/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Clayton, MO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Clayton$3,250$1,0258437

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, MO is a Studio unit found at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood priced from $569. Peppertree Apartments in the Ellendale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $584. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Peppertree ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$584
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$655
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
Richwood Terrace ApartmentsPartially Renovated1BR,1BA$735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $0.87 price per square foot 4-Bed Model at King's Court in the in the Wells neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 7108 Tulane Ave Model at 7108 Tulane Ave, Unit 7108 starting at $1,625 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
7108 Tulane Ave, Unit 71087108 Tulane Ave3BR,1BA$1.12
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.02
8160 Whitburn Dr, Unit #2 West8160 Whitburn Dr2BR,1BA$1.00
The Park LuxThree Bed One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.18
1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #21319 Woodland Dr1BR,1BA$1.10
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.09
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.19
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 669 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $534 to $6,091. There are also 91 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $599 to $5,600.

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 $599 to $5,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,909.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clayton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clayton range from $687 to $5,920, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $867.

Expert Rental Resources

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