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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 Forest View priced from $1,125. West Forest View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,140. Here are the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
West Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,140
Expo at Forest ParkMelbourne - North A2 StudioStudio,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.54 price per square foot 6242 Southwood Ave. #2N Model at DeMun in the in the Cheltenham neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Woodward Lofts starting at $1,852 with a $1.88 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.
DeMun6242 Southwood Ave. #2N2BR,2BA$1.54
Woodward LoftsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.88
Park Clayton2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.68
Lofts at Forest ParkA11BR,1BA$1.84
The RailBelmond1BR,1BA$2.31
Metropolitan FlatsNEWSTEAD1BR,1BA$2.26
Cortona at Forest ParkA31BR,1BA$2.18
Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
West Forest View1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
Dorchesterdor-0bTEStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton?

There are currently 105 Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO with pricing that ranges from $699 to $6,034. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton ranging from $699 to $4,500.

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 $699 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,236.

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