Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Clayton, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Clayton
$1,900/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Clayton is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clayton
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clayton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clayton, MO
Average rent prices in Clayton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Clayton, MO
Rent prices in Clayton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Clayton is $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,730. 1-bedroom apartments in Clayton run $1,817 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | No Change | 26% | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 | 3% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,995 |  6% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 32% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clayton | $1,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 2% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,750 | 8% | 27% | |
Houses | $2,730 | No Change | 30% |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
13%
Clayton
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
27%
Houses
Average rent
$2,730
Last year
30%
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.
How does rent in Clayton, MO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Clayton and Brentwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Clayton
Equal to the the national median
4%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, MO is 5% higher than the median rent in Brentwood, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,815
4%$1,800
19%$1,955
5%$1,995
51%$1,025
4%$1,747
22%$1,250
25%$1,749
21%$1,137
1%$1,695
12%$1,295
2%$1,800
4%Discover rentals in Clayton, MO
5d+ ago
6452 Alamo Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$850–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clayton
6601 Alamo Ave #2W, Clayton, MO 63105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clayton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
1d ago
6436 Alamo Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Clayton
145 N Bemiston Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
3 beds
3.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
19h ago
8025 Bonhomme Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$5,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7570 Oxford Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7556 Byron Pl, Clayton, MO 63105
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7752 Kingsbury Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7556 Byron Pl, Clayton, MO 63105
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
809 Westwood Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
19h ago
8025 Bonhomme Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$5,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
7752 Kingsbury Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
918 Concordia Ln, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
809 Westwood Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6431 Alamo Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
918 Concordia Ln, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7752 Kingsbury Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7556 Byron Pl, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
809 Westwood Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Clayton, MO
Quick answers to common questions about the Clayton rental market.
How much is rent in Clayton?
The average rent in Clayton is $1,900 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clayton?
Average rent prices in Clayton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Clayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clayton is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clayton?
To comfortably afford rent in Clayton, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Clayton?
November and April offer the best rental opportunities in Clayton, with April seeing the lowest rents and November providing the least competitive environment for apartment seekers. August has the highest rent, with roughly 20% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).