What is the average apartment size in Clayton, Kansas City, Clay County, MO?

The average size for a Clayton, Kansas City, Clay County, MO apartment is 978 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Clayton?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Clayton is $1,178 per month, a 4.88% increase from last year’s average of $1,123.

What is the average apartment size in Clayton?

The typical apartment in Clayton offers about 978 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Clayton, Kansas City, Clay County, MO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Clayton?

The typical rent budget in Clayton ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 61% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Clayton?

In Clayton, 41% of households rent while 59% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Clayton is $1,178, a 4.88% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,123.

One-bedroom apartments provide 732 square feet for $1,050, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,201 offer 1,039 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,492 sq ft) for $1,522, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Clayton, Kansas City, Clay County, MO

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,178	978 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,050	732 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,201	1,039 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,522	1,492 sq. ft.

Clayton, Kansas City, Clay County, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Clayton, Kansas City, Clay County, MO have increased by 4.88% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,123 to $1,178.

What's the typical rent budget in Clayton, Kansas City, Clay County, MO?

The largest share of rentals in Clayton, Kansas City, Clay County, MO (61%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Clayton, Kansas City, Clay County, MO?

7,458 or 41% of the households in Clayton, Kansas City, Clay County, MO are renter-occupied while 10,553 or 59% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Clayton?

Pendleton Heights $812/month

Tower Homes - Rockhill Manor $822/month

Crossgates - Kirkside $858/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,304/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Clayton?

River Market $1,722/month

Columbus Park $1,746/month

Crossroads $1,814/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Kansas City, MO By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Crossroads	$1,814
Columbus Park	$1,746
River Market	$1,722
Downtown Kansas City	$1,684
Shoal Creek	$1,633
Old Westport - Southmoreland	$1,625
Meadowbrook Heights	$1,620
Parkdale - Walden	$1,611
Briarcliff - Claymont	$1,575
South Plaza - Countryside	$1,547
Westside Kansas City	$1,532
Volker	$1,494
Beacon Hill	$1,484
Outer Gashland	$1,480
Sherrydale	$1,451
Roanoke - Valentine	$1,408
Kci & 2nd Creek	$1,393
Gashland	$1,384
Barry Harbour	$1,363
The Coves	$1,341
Wendell Phillips	$1,334
Hill Haven	$1,324
Country Lane Estates	$1,298
Quality Hill	$1,295
Calico Farms	$1,280
West Plaza - Westwood	$1,256
Lakeview Terrace	$1,245
Walnut Creek Acres	$1,190
Crestview	$1,179
Clayton	$1,178
Hyde Park	$1,164
Oakwood - Fairlane	$1,118
Willow Creek	$1,107
Davidson	$1,042
Broadway Gillham - Hanover Place	$1,040
Loma Vista	$1,021
Platte Brook North	$1,002
Legacy East	$998
Eastern 49-63	$983
Park Farms	$972
Santa Fe Hills - Boone Hills	$969
Hickman Mills - Stratford Estates	$934
Hidden Valley	$930
Eastwood Hills	$904
Crossgates - Kirkside	$858
Tower Homes - Rockhill Manor	$822
Pendleton Heights	$812

Kansas City | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Clayton is 14% lower than in Barry Harbour

$1,178

Clayton rent is the same as Kansas City average

Average Rent $1,178

$1,363

Barry Harbour rent is 16% higher than Kansas City average

Average Rent $1,363

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Clayton apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.