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One Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

310 Rentals
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  9. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,830
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,807 - $2,207
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,830 - $2,230

    The Barton Apartments

    8500 Maryland Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
    (314) 671-0863
  16. $261 Off
    Price Drop. $261 Off
    1 BED
    $2,019
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,019 - $2,507
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,019 - $2,507

    LOCAL on Delmar

    6650 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
    (314) 764-5804
  32. 1 BED
    $925
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$925

    6648 Washington Ave

    6648 Washington Ave, University City, MO 63130
  37. Building Photo - 6301 Cates Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    6301 Cates Ave Unit 2W

    6301 Cates Ave, University City, MO 63130
  38. Building Photo - 613 Westgate Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,395
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,395

    613 Westgate Ave

    613 Westgate Ave, University City, MO 63130
  39. Building Photo - 607 Westgate Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,395
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,395
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,395

    607 Westgate Ave

    607 Westgate Ave, University City, MO 63130
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Clayton at a Glance

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Clayton, MO Apartments for Rent

Clayton serves as the county seat of St. Louis County, located directly west of Forest Park where you'll find the Saint Louis Zoo and the Saint Louis Art Museum. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Clayton, you'll discover a polished suburb with a walkable downtown featuring brick-paved sidewalks, historic architecture, and sleek high-rises along Carondelet Avenue. The city showcases impressive mid-century buildings alongside pre-war residential neighborhoods, creating a dense, pedestrian-friendly environment.

Renting in Clayton puts you near Washington University in St. Louis, Fontbonne University, and Concordia Seminary. Downtown offers various shops and restaurants within walking distance of many apartment communities, while the city hosts popular events like the Saint Louis Art Fair and Taste of Clayton. Clayton's spot just outside Saint Louis provides easy access to the metro area while maintaining its own distinct downtown district, with public transportation options that connect renters to the broader region for work and leisure.

Why Clayton?

  • Clayton is nationally known for its festivals including the Saint Louis Art Fair, Taste of Clayton, and Gallery Nights.
  • Clayton is pedestrian-friendly and has a light trail station that travels into Saint Louis.
  • Shaw Park is the largest and oldest park in Clayton and is known for its well-kept facilities.

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Education

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Clayton High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
835 Students
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Wydown Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
604 Students
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Glenridge Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
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Meramec Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
368 Students
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Ralph M. Captain Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
286 Students

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