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  1. Building Photo - LOCAL on Delmar
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $1,374+
    3 BEDS
    $1,109+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,109 - $1,465
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,109 - $1,465

    LOCAL on Delmar

    6630 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
    (314) 764-5804
  17. Discounts
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    STUDIO
    $1,395+
    1 BED
    $1,399+

    Dorchester

    665 S Skinker Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105
  24. Building Photo - 1617 Forest Ave
    3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    1617 Forest Ave

    1617 Forest Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
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  25. Building Photo - 6424 Oakland Ave
    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

    6424 Oakland Ave Unit 6424a

    6424 Oakland Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
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  26. 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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  27. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    6253 Cates Ave Unit #1

    6253 Cates Ave, University City, MO 63130
  28. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $945
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$945
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$945

    6300 Cates Ave Unit 1 E

    6300 Cates Ave, University City, MO 63130
  29. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,475
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,475
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,475

    8875 Flamingo Ct

    8875 Flamingo Ct, Brentwood, MO 63144
  30. 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
  31. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    7137 Tulane Ave Unit 7137

    7137 Tulane Ave, University City, MO 63130
  32. 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

    6042 Kingsbury Ave

    6042 Kingsbury Ave, St. Louis, MO 63112
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Clayton at a Glance

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$2,166
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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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Clayton High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
835 Students
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Wydown Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
576 Students
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Wydown Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
576 Students
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Glenridge Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
302 Students
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Glenridge Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
302 Students
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Meramec Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
355 Students
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Meramec Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
283 Students

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