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Student Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

357 Rentals
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  2. Building Photo - Ceylon
    Exceptional Value
    |
    STUDIO
    $1,572+
    1 BED
    $1,690+
    2 BEDS
    $2,175+

    Ceylon

    25-45 N Central Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
    (314) 916-4489
  5. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $1,965+
    1 BED
    $2,055+
    2 BEDS
    $1,374+
    3 BEDS
    $1,069+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,069 - $2,075
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,069 - $2,075

    LOCAL on Delmar

    6630 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO 63130
    (314) 764-5804
  20. $274 Off
    Price Drop. $274 Off
    STUDIO
    $1,425+
    1 BED
    $1,485+
    2 BEDS
    $1,750+
    3 BEDS
    $2,400+

    Dorchester

    665 S Skinker Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105
  21. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,125

    Forest View Apts.

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

    Oak Park Apartments

    6226-6238 Oakland Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
  23. Discounts
    Discounts
    3 BEDS
    $2,150

    757 Syracuse Ave

    757 Syracuse Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63130
  27. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $1,950

    5 S Big Bend Blvd

    5 S Big Bend Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63105
  35. Building Photo - 7359 Balson Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    7359 Balson Ave

    7359 Balson Ave, University City, MO 63130
  37. Building Photo - 41 Brighton Way
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    41 Brighton Way Unit 2N

    41 Brighton Way, Clayton, MO 63105
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  38. Building Photo - 7538 Wydown Blvd
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,950

    7538 Wydown Blvd Unit 1B

    7538 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
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  40. Building Photo - 6735 Dale Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150

    6735 Dale Ave

    6735 Dale Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63139
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  41. Building Photo - 7119 Amherst Ave
    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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  42. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,430
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,430
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,430

    7228 Dartmouth Ave Unit Fl 1

    7228 Dartmouth Ave, University City, MO 63130
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Clayton at a Glance

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$2,172
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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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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Clayton

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Education

GreatSchools Rating
Clayton High

Public High School

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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
576 Students
GreatSchools Rating
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
GreatSchools Rating
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
GreatSchools Rating
Ralph M. Captain Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
283 Students

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