
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clayton Neighborhood of St. Louis, MO from $500 (26 Rentals)
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1046 Oakview Pl, Unit 1046 Oakview Pl

Expo at Forest Park

Woodward Lofts

Encore at Forest Park

Cortona at Forest Park

1434 Tamm Ave, Unit 1434 Tamm Ave 2nd floor

Dorchester

Terra at the Grove

1344 McCausland Ave, Unit 1-S
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6309-6311 S. Rosebury Ave
Clayton, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clayton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Clayton Studio Apartments | $1,506 | $999 | $2,830 |
Clayton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $815 | $4,408 |
Clayton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,489 | $1,195 | $4,798 |
Clayton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,791 | $2,295 | $6,171 |
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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. Expo at Forest Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
Expo at Forest Park | London - S1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Southwood Apartments - County | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath_785 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Woodward Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,097 |
West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Encore at Forest Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,162 |
Cortona at Forest Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,179 |
Dorchester | dor-0bTE | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO
As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.33 price per square foot 1128 Sanford Ave Model at 1128 Sanford Ave, Unit 1128 in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Woodward Lofts starting at $1,856 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Lindenwood Park 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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1128 Sanford Ave, Unit 1128 | 1128 Sanford Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Woodward Lofts | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
1434 Tamm Ave, Unit 1434 Tamm Ave 2nd floor | 1434 Tamm Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
DeMun | 6332 N. Rosebury Ave. #1E - | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
Lofts at Forest Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Southwood Apartments - County | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath_785 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
1046 Oakview Pl, Unit 1046 Oakview Pl | 1046 Oakview Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Cortona at Forest Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
West Forest View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clayton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clayton is at Expo at Forest Park listed at $999.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $815 at Oak Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is starting from $1,595 at DeMun.
What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lofts at Forest Park and starts from $2,294.
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