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Rental Market Trends in Des Peres, MO

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Des Peres, MO is $1,710/month.

Rent in Des Peres is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.

$1,710/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Size

-16%

Change / Year

213

Available Apartments

Des Peres rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Des Peres average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Des Peres average $1,710 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Des Peres average $2,507 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Des Peres average $2,982 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,710/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,507/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,982/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,348/month
1,750 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,138/month
2,264 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Des Peres, MO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 16%, which averages out to $273 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Des Peres, MO

September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Des Peres, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Des Peres, MO?

Because the average rent in Des Peres is $1,710, you’ll want to make about $5,700 per month or $68,400 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Des Peres, MO

213 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Des Peres, MO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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  • Kirkwood

    Kirkwood

    Avg Rent: $1,690/month

  • Manchester

    Manchester

    Avg Rent: $1,286/month

Apartment Communities in Des Peres We Think You'll Love

Autumn Oaks Apartments

Autumn Oaks Apartments

1102 Autumn Creek Way,
Manchester, MO 63088

1-3 Beds | $1,275 - $1,900

Waterford West

Waterford West

1040 Huntington Hill Dr,
Ballwin, MO 63021

1-2 Beds | $1,087 - $1,472

Kirkwood Bluffs

Kirkwood Bluffs

1157 Timberbrook Dr,
Saint Louis, MO 63122

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,266 - $2,305

Stonegate Apartments

Stonegate Apartments

1424 Stoney Meadows Dr,
Manchester, MO 63088

1-2 Beds | $1,330 - $1,510

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Des Peres?

The average rent in Des Peres is $1,710 per month, which is 2.7% higher than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Des Peres?

The average rent for a house in Des Peres, MO is $3,348 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Des Peres?

Rents in Des Peres, MO are decreasing, with prices down 16.0% year-over-year and $273 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Des Peres?

In Des Peres, MO, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Missouri Des Peres Rental Trends

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 September 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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