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Rental Market Trends in Kirkwood, MO

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Kirkwood, MO is $1,716/month.

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

$1,716/month

Average Rent

765 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.6%

Change / Year

140

Available Apartments

Kirkwood rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Kirkwood average $1,868 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Kirkwood average $1,716 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Kirkwood average $2,051 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Kirkwood average $1,920 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,868/month
601 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,716/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,051/month
1,030 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,920/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,065/month
1,711 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Kirkwood, MO?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, which averages out to $27 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Kirkwood, MO

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kirkwood, MO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
36% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Kirkwood is $1,716, you’ll want to make about $5,720 per month or $68,640 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

Kirkwood, MO

140 Available Apartments for Rent

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1102 Autumn Creek Way,
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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

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724 Overlook Circle Dr,
Manchester, MO 63021

1-2 Beds | $1,352 - $1,539

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Kirkwood?

The average rent in Kirkwood is $1,716 per month, which is 3.1% higher than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Kirkwood?

The average rent for a house in Kirkwood, MO is $3,065 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Kirkwood?

Rents in Kirkwood, MO are increasing, with prices up 1.6% year-over-year and $27 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Kirkwood?

In Kirkwood, MO, 36% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Missouri Kirkwood 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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