Clayton, MO rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Clayton, MO is $1,745.

Average rent

$1,745

Month-over-month change

+$20

Year-over-year change

-$55

Available rentals

57

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $975 to $4,200.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9006
$1,0003
$1,1001
$1,2002
$1,3003
$1,4008
$1,5007
$1,6005
$1,7005
$1,8004
$1,9003
$2,0001
$2,1001
$2,2002
$2,3003
$2,4001
$2,5003
$2,6003
$2,7001
$2,9006
$3,0003
$3,1001
$3,3001
$3,4001
$4,1001
$4,200+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $55 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,895$1,595
Feb$1,740$1,600
Mar$1,795$1,690
Apr$1,737$1,695
May$1,750$1,650
Jun$1,815$1,695
Jul$1,845$1,850
Aug$1,845$1,795
Sep$1,650No data
Oct$1,695No data
Nov$1,600No data
Dec$1,500No data

Market temperature

The Clayton, MO rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Clayton, MO is 17% lower than the national average.

Clayton, MOvs.

$1,745

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Clayton, MO?

The average rent in Clayton, MO is $1,745.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Clayton, MO?

Houses in Clayton, MO rent between $975 - $4,200 with an average rent of $1,745.

3. How has the rent in Clayton, MO changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Clayton, MO decreased by $55

4. How much has the rent in Clayton, MO increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Clayton, MO increased by $20

5. How many available rentals are there in Clayton, MO?

There are currently 57 rentals available in Clayton, MO.

6. How do rent prices in Clayton, MO compare with the national average?

The average rent in Clayton, MO is $1,745 — 16.9% lower the national average of $2,100.