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  1. Exterior - Vivienne
    $1000 Off
    Price Drop. $1000 Off
    1 BED
    $2,250+
    2 BEDS
    $3,000+
    3 BEDS
    $5,575+

    Vivienne

    211 N Meramec Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
    (314) 237-0883
  2. Building Photo - LOCAL on Delmar
    $580 Off
    Price Drop. $580 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,995+
    1 BED
    $2,095+
    2 BEDS
    $1,404+
    3 BEDS
    $1,109+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,109 - $2,888
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,109 - $2,888

    LOCAL on Delmar

    6650 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
    (314) 764-5804
  3. $384 Off
    Price Drop. $384 Off
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    STUDIO
    $1,710+
    1 BED
    $1,697+
    2 BEDS
    $2,048+

    Ceylon

    25-45 N Central Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
    (314) 916-4489
  4. $327 Off
    Price Drop. $327 Off
    |
    1 BED
    $1,845+
    2 BEDS
    $2,706+
    3 BEDS
    $4,157+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,822 - $4,163
    Required Monthly Fees$23
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,845 - $4,186

    The Barton Apartments

    8500 Maryland Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
    (314) 671-0863
  8. Building Photo - Byron Place
    Exceptional Value
    2 BEDS
    $2,300

    Byron Place

    7546-7550 Byron Pl, Clayton, MO 63105
  9. Building Photo - 757 Syracuse Ave
    Exceptional Value
    3 BEDS
    $1,600

    757 Syracuse Ave

    757 Syracuse Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63130
  16. MCKENZIE | Resort Pool - McKenzie
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,400+
    1 BED
    $1,600+
    2 BEDS
    $2,900+
    3 BEDS
    $3,900+

    McKenzie

    8400 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63124
    (314) 501-9723
  19. Building Photo - Dorchester
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    STUDIO
    $1,375+
    1 BED
    $1,450+
    2 BEDS
    $1,699+
    3 BEDS
    $2,299+

    Dorchester

    665 S Skinker Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105
    (314) 237-1738
  25. Enjoy the cozy living room - Wild Cherry Apartments
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    3 BEDS
    $1,175

    Wild Cherry Apartments

    1001-1031 North and South Rd, University City, MO 63130
  27. Open-Concept Kitchen & Living – Smart 2BR Apartments in Wydown-Skinker, St. Louis 63105 - Rosebury Rentals
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $2,595

    Rosebury Rentals

    6219-6221 Rosebury Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63105
  30. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,125

    Forest View Apts.

    6724 Clayton Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
  32. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $895+
    2 BEDS
    $1,125+

    Oak Park Apartments

    6226-6238 Oakland Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
  33. Building Photo - Arrive Brentwood II
    2 Months Free
    2 Months Free
    1 BED
    $1,849+
    2 BEDS
    $2,499+
    3 BEDS
    $3,249+

    Arrive Brentwood II

    1351 McCutcheon Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63144

Clayton at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,177
(All bedrooms and property types)
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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.

Renting in Clayton

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Education

GreatSchools Rating
Clayton High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
835 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Wydown Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
604 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Glenridge Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
321 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Meramec Elementary

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
286 Students

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