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Oak Park Apartments
6226-6238 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (26 Rentals)
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5338 Shaw Ave
St. LouisMO63110
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Expo at Forest Park
299 De Baliviere AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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1520-1522 Yale Ave
St. LouisMO63117
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Cortona at Forest Park
5800 Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Terra at the Grove
4500 Swan AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Lofts at Forest Park
1031 W Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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Hibernia Apartments
6325 Victoria AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Dorchester
665 S Skinker BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63105
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6605-6625 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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Southwood Apartments - County
6340-6346 Southwood AveClayton, MO 63105
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7224 Wise Ave, Unit 7224
7224 Wise AveRichmond Heights, MO 63117
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6309-6311 S. Rosebury Ave
6309-6311 S Rosebury AveClayton, MO 63105
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Clayton, St. Louis, MO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,524 | $1,160 | $2,779 |
| Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $815 | $3,570 |
| Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,584 | $1,195 | $5,058 |
| Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,814 | $2,395 | $5,913 |
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Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clayton area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Park Apartments priced from $815. Southwood Apartments - County has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Southwood Apartments - County | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath_785 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Expo at Forest Park | Melbourne - North A2 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,362 |
| Hibernia Apartments | Brunswick | 1BR,1BA | $1,369 |
| Dorchester | dor-0bTE | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Park Clayton | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,386 |
| Chelsea | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| The Rail | Express | Studio,1BA | $1,410 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.66 price per square foot C2 Model at Lofts at Forest Park in the in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood starting from $2,558. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 6332 N. Rosebury Ave. #1E - Model at DeMun starting at $2,195 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Lofts at Forest Park | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| DeMun | 6332 N. Rosebury Ave. #1E - | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Woodward Lofts | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
| Southwood Apartments - County | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath_785 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Park Clayton | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Metropolitan Flats | PERSHING | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Cortona at Forest Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Dorchester | dor-0bTE | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clayton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clayton is under $1,410.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clayton?
The cheapest apartment in Clayton is Oak Park Apartments which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Clayton costs $3,806.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 10,896 regular apartments in 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 Clayton?
Cheap apartments in Clayton have an average cost of $1,802 which is $2,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clayton.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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