Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Clayton, MO
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Clayton
$2,329/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Clayton is $2,329 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $419 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Clayton
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Clayton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Clayton, MO
Average rent prices in Clayton have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,312, whereas a house costs $2,692. 1-bedroom apartments in Clayton run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 |  1% | 31% | |
1 bedroom | $1,772 | 2% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $2,625 | 8% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,224 | 6% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | No Change | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Clayton | $2,329 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,312 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,395 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,692 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,224
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last year
25%
Clayton
Average rent
$2,329
Apartments
Average rent
$2,312
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,692
Last 30 days
3%
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
22%higher than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Clayton, MO is 29% higher than the median rent in Brentwood, MO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$1,850
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52%$1,999
38%$1,095
27%$1,575
3%$1,272
13%$1,699
9%$1,200
4%$1,197
4%$1,287
21%$1,600
8%Discover rentals in Clayton, MO
3d ago
6452 Alamo Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$850–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Clayton
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
5d+ ago
6436 Alamo Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
901 S Hanley Rd, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
12h ago
8025 Bonhomme Ave, Clayton, MO 63105
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,550–$4,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7556 Byron Pl, Clayton, MO 63105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7512 Cromwell Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7752 Kingsbury Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7556 Byron Pl, Clayton, MO 63105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
807 Westwood Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7752 Kingsbury Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7512 Cromwell Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
807 Westwood Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
918 Concordia Ln, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7512 Cromwell Dr, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7752 Kingsbury Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
7556 Byron Pl, Clayton, MO 63105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Clayton
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
$1,399
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
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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 $2,329 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Clayton?
Average rent prices in Clayton have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Clayton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Clayton is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $419 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Clayton?
To comfortably afford rent in Clayton, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/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).