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Rental Market Trends in Clayton, MO

What is the average rent in Clayton, MO?

$2,175/month

Average Rent

766 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Clayton, MO is $2,175 per month. This is 32% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Clayton one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Clayton, you can expect to pay about $1,639 per month for a studio, $2,175 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,754 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,228 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,639/month
521 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,175/month
766 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,754/month
1,095 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,228/month
1,610 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,179/month
730 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,724/month
1,196 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Clayton, MO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $39 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Clayton, MO
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Clayton, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
33% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Clayton?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Clayton is the most affordable neighborhood in Clayton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Clayton
$2,440/month
785 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Clayton?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Clayton is the most expensive neighborhood in Clayton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Clayton
$2,440/month
785 Sq Ft

Which Clayton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Clayton with the most apartments available is Downtown Clayton .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Clayton
$2,440/month
785 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Clayton, MO?

Because the average rent in Clayton is $2,175, you’ll want to make about $7,250 per month or $87,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Clayton, MO

780 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Clayton, MO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Clayton

Clayton, MO

Downtown Clayton

Clayton, MO

Studio
$1,654/month
$1,654/month
One Bedroom
$2,237/month
$2,237/month
Two Bedroom
$2,797/month
$2,797/month
Three Bedroom
$3,965/month
$3,965/month
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Apartment communities in Clayton we think you'll love

Bemiston Place Apartments

Bemiston Place Apartments

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$2,092 - $3,728

1-2 Beds

Clayton on the Park

Clayton on the Park

8025 Bonhomme Ave,
Clayton, MO 63105

$1,550 - $5,150

Studio - 3 Beds

Avenir

Avenir

8680 Delmar Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63124

$2,150 - $3,325

1-3 Beds

Altair at the Heights

Altair at the Heights

1325 Boland Pl,
Clayton, MO 63117

$1,648 - $4,444

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Clayton, MO

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    Units

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1 Community in Clayton
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Trinity Property Consultants
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    Units

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1 Community in Clayton
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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1 Community in Clayton

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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