Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Cottleville
Cottleville, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,550
Population
6,027
Renter Mix
15% Rent
A family-friendly suburban community just minutes from Saint Louis
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Schools
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Safe
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Low Crime
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Family Friendly
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Golf
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College
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Cottleville is a small city in the western suburbs of Saint Louis. Positioned roughly thirty miles from the center of its larger neighbor, Cottleville has become a popular option among Saint Louis commuters, with families in particular drawn but the great local schools and low crime rate. The local rental market ranges from mid-rise apartments to sensible condos to upscale single-family homes.
Saint Charles Community College occupies much of the east end of town, and many of the rentals in the area are perfect for students, faculty, and staff. Woodland Sports Park sits on the north side of town, giving you direct access to the public recreation area anytime. The Mid Rivers Mall in Saint Peters is just minutes away, sitting alongside Interstate 70.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,333
Average: $146,887
Education
2,291
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,495
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cottleville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cottleville, MO is $1,420 for a studio, $1,553 for one bedroom, $1,703 for two bedrooms, and $1,934 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cottleville has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,553/month
896 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cottleville, MO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Weldon Spring Site & Interpretive Center
- August A. Busch Conservation Nature Center
- Faust Park
- Butterfly House
- Babler State Park
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.