Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Average rent in
Clayton, MO

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Clayton, MO is $2,195. This is +16%, or $295, higher than the national average.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,195

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

24

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Clayton, MO is $2,195. This is +16%, or $295, higher than the national average.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

14%
68%
16%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

57%
43%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Clayton, MO

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Clayton, MO have decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Clayton, MO

The monthly rent for an apartment in Clayton, MO is $2,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in Clayton, MO costs about $2,042 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,600. Houses for rent in Clayton, MO are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,425.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,017

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,549

6%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,450

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

37%

Studio

$750

No Change

30%

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,017

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,549

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Clayton, MO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Clayton, MO to other cities

Median rent prices in Clayton, MO for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brentwood, MO.

Clayton

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,775
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, MO is 24% higher than the median rent in Brentwood, MO.

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Apartments for rent in Affton

Discover rentals in Clayton, MO

934 Concordia Ln #2N - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Condo for rent in Clayton

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Condo for rent

Available Jan 5

6601 Alamo Ave #2E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clayton

6601 Alamo Ave #2E, Clayton, MO 63105

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Cromwell - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Apartment for rent in Clayton

Cromwell

7543 Cromwell Dr, Clayton, MO 63105

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

45 Brighton Way #2N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clayton

DeGrand Properties 2 Bedroom Apt

45 Brighton Way #2N, Clayton, MO 63105

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 7

7551 Byron Pl #51-3N - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Clayton

7551 Byron Pl #51-3N, Clayton, MO 63105

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

Westwood Drive - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.5

Very good

Westwood Drive

809 Westwood Dr, Clayton, MO 63105

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795–$1,995

Apartment for rent

7545 Wellington Way #2B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Clayton

Modern 2b1b condo in Clayton

7545 Wellington Way #2B, Clayton, MO 63105

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Condo for rent

Available Dec 29

925 S Hanley Rd #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Clayton

Condominium, Contemporary - St Louis, MO

925 S Hanley Rd #F, Clayton, MO 63105

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Condo for rent