Apartments for Rent in Clayton, St. Louis County, MO

Prices and availability in Clayton, St. Louis County, MO were last updated on 15 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Clayton, St. Louis County, MO are: Dorchester, Bemiston Place Apartments, Clayton on the Park, Two Twelve Clayton and Clayton Place Apartments.

The average rent in Clayton, St. Louis County, MO is $2,293.

The price range for a studio apartment in Clayton, St. Louis County, MO is between $1,375 and $2,075.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Clayton, St. Louis County, MO is between $900 and $3,300.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Clayton, St. Louis County, MO is between $900 and $6,500.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Clayton, St. Louis County, MO is between $1,934 and $6,620.

In Clayton 45% of the housing is rented out compared to 55% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 20% of Clayton's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 76% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Clayton is 18 years old, with 85% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 15 stories, of which none are garden-style apartment communities, 50% are mid-sized buildings, and 50% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Clayton are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 63% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 29% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.