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

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Squire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Squire Apartments

7128 Manchester RdSt. Louis, MO 63143
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Oakview Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Place

1014-38 Oakview PlSt. Louis, MO 63110
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The Emma
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Emma

6244 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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6716-22 Clayton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6716-22 Clayton Ave

6716-6722 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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6216-20 Northwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6216-20 Northwood Ave

6216-20 Northwood AveSt. Louis, MO 63105
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1010 Hi-Pointe Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

1010 Hi-Pointe Place

1010 Hi Pointe PlSt. Louis, MO 63117
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West Forest View
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Forest View

6734 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139

Clayton, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$815
Expo at Forest ParkLondon - S1 StudioStudio,1BA$999
Southwood Apartments - County1 Bedroom 1 Bath_785 sq ft1BR,1BA$1,080
Woodward LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,097
West Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Encore at Forest ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,162
Cortona at Forest ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,179
Dorchesterdor-0bTEStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1128 Sanford Ave, Unit 11281128 Sanford Ave2BR,1BA$1.33
Woodward LoftsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
1434 Tamm Ave, Unit 1434 Tamm Ave 2nd floor1434 Tamm Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
DeMun6332 N. Rosebury Ave. #1E -2BR,2BA$2.09
Lofts at Forest ParkA11BR,1BA$1.64
Southwood Apartments - County1 Bedroom 1 Bath_785 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.38
1046 Oakview Pl, Unit 1046 Oakview Pl1046 Oakview Pl1BR,1BA$1.18
Cortona at Forest ParkA21BR,1BA$2.12
West Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$1.69

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Clayton, St. Louis, MO

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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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