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Rental Market Trends in Des Peres, MO

What is the average rent in Des Peres, MO?

$1,746/month

Average Rent

713 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-10.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Des Peres, MO is $1,746 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Des Peres rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Des Peres, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,746 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,567 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,540 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,746/month
713 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,567/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,540/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Des Peres, MO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 10.6%, which averages out to $184 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Des Peres, MO
Last Updated April 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 $1,746, you’ll want to make about $5,820 per month or $69,840 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.

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Des Peres, MO

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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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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