The Most and Least Expensive Areas to Rent in Clayton, MO

Clayton renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.

 

Clayton, MO of rent costs by neighborhood
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On average, the cost of rent in Clayton is about $1,399 per month. This puts it in the 98th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $952. Households in Clayton have a median income of $12,323 per month so the average renter in Clayton is spending roughly 11% of their earnings on housing.

Nationally, and in Clayton, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Clayton is $702,811 right now, which is higher than nearby cities, meaning that rents in Clayton also tend to be higher versus these nearby cities.

Higher rent prices are common in the western parts of Clayton while lower rent rates are often available in northeastern areas.

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