Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
26%
Des Peres
Des Peres, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,746
Population
8,069
Renter Mix
6% Rent
All that’s missing from this Missouri suburb are the white picket fences
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Just over 15 miles west of St. Louis, Des Peres provides a blissful suburban setting for families and professionals. The city is consistently rated as one of the best places to raise a family in Missouri, and for good reason. Newly developed homes and vintage ranch-style houses line the winding streets of Des Peres. At the center of the area sits West County Center, a conveniently located and reasonably upscale mall. Look for an apartment near Manchester Road if you want be near Des Peres’ restaurant options.
Looking for entertainment but want to stay close to home? Head south and see the National Museum of Transportation, or the St. Louis Children’s Museum in Kirkwood. Des Peres is a perfect spot for those who commute to the city — or anywhere else for that matter — thanks to its proximity to I-270.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$172,335
Average: $192,706
Education
4,469
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,017
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Des Peres has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
6%
Non-Renters
94%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Des Peres, MO is $1,746 for one bedroom, $2,567 for two bedrooms, and $3,540 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Des Peres has decreased by -10.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,746/month
713 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Des Peres, MO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Des Peres Park
- Queeny County Park
- Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
- Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
- Emmenegger Nature Park / Possum Woods
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
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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.