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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Clayton, MO

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  3. 2 BEDS
    $1,344+
    3 BEDS
    $1,049+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,049 - $1,405
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,049 - $1,405

    LOCAL on Delmar

    6630 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
    (314) 764-5804
  4. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
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    1 BED
    $1,100+
    2 BEDS
    $1,200+

    Brickline

    8650 Kingsbridge Dr, St. Louis, MO 63132
    (314) 866-8449
  31. Building Photo - 6633 Alamo Avenue
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,280
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,280
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,280

    6633 Alamo Avenue Unit 2W

    6633 Alamo Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105
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  32. Building Photo - 7236 Balson Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,310
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,310
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,310

    7236 Balson Ave Unit 1

    7236 Balson Ave, University City, MO 63130
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  33. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,250

    1229 Claytonia Ter Unit 2

    1229 Claytonia Ter, Richmond Hts, MO 63117
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  34. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,495

    7046 Forsyth Blvd Unit 1E

    7046 Forsyth Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105
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  35. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    7519 Wise Ave Unit 2 bdrm duplex

    7519 Wise Ave, Richmond Hts, MO 63117
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  36. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    7224 Wise Ave Unit 7224

    7224 Wise Ave, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
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  37. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    7119 Amherst Ave

    7119 Amherst Ave, University City, MO 63130
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  38. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,175
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,175
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,175

    6451 Alamo Ave Unit 2W

    6451 Alamo Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
  39. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    7243 Dartmouth Ave

    7243 Dartmouth Ave, University City, MO 63130
  40. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    7245 Dartmouth Ave

    7245 Dartmouth Ave, University City, MO 63130
  41. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    7719 Arthur Ave Unit 7719 Arthur

    7719 Arthur Ave, Richmond Hts, MO 63117
  42. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,395
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,395
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,395

    6040 Kingsbury Ave Unit 3E

    6040 Kingsbury Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63112
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Clayton at a Glance

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$2,065
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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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Clayton High

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Wydown Middle

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Glenridge Elementary

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Grades K-5
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Meramec Elementary

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Grades K-5
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Ralph M. Captain Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
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