Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Manchester
Manchester, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,246
Population
17,151
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Families feel at home in the safe suburbs of Saint Louis
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A safe, family-friendly suburb of Saint Louis, Manchester features an abundance of modern conveniences like department stores, supermarkets, popular eateries, and well-kept community parks. Manchester is home to an array of green spaces like Schroeder Park, where locals can enjoy athletic fields, an aquatic center, playgrounds, and walking trails. Be sure to attend some of the community’s events after you find your apartment, like the annual Craft Beer Festival.
Along Manchester Road lies all of the chain and local restaurants and specialty stores. Residents enjoy grabbing a happy hour special at Tucker’s Place after they’ve explored Manchester Highlands and neighboring stores. Affordable apartments and single-family homes await in this serene suburb, along with excellent public schools in the Parkway School District. Manchester sits near the National Museum of Transportation, Edgar M. Queeny County Park, Chesterfield Mall, the Butterfly House, and Maryville University. Residents can easily travel to and from Downtown Saint Louis along I-64 or I-44.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,127
Average: $113,425
Education
7,759
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,177
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Manchester has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Manchester, MO is $1,247 for one bedroom, $1,354 for two bedrooms, and $1,677 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Manchester has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,247/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$2,992/month
2,040 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Manchester, MO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
353 Students
Public
Grades K-5
453 Students
Public
Grades K-5
383 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
541 Students
Parkway Southwest Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
688 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,598 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Queeny County Park
- Des Peres Park
- Castlewood State Park
- World Bird Sanctuary
- Lone Elk County 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.