Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Peres, MO from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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The James
$1,786 - $4,586
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The James

416 N Kirkwood RdKirkwood, MO 63122
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1924-1969 Greenglen Dr
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1924-1969 Greenglen DrKirkwood, MO 63122
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Des Peres, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Des Peres Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Peres, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterford West in the Peerless Park neighborhood priced from $1,034. Reflection Cove Apartment Homes in the Village Green neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,180. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Peres apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterford WestBrandon Park1BR,1BA$1,034
Reflection Cove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 538 sqft1BR,1BA$1,180
Kirkwood Bluffs1 Bed 1 Bath F1BR,1BA$1,210
Cherry Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,217
Autumn Oaks ApartmentsClassic Oakleaf1BR,1BA$1,275
Orchard Village ApartmentsBIRCH1BR,1BA$1,450
Park CommonsWilshire2BR,2BA$1,580
The JamesS1Studio,1BA$1,821
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsPenn Central2BR,2BA$2,551

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Peres, MO and Nearby

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Des Peres area is the $1.95 price per square foot Penn Central Model at Kirkwood Station Plaza Apartments in the in the Glendale neighborhood starting from $2,551. The second greatest value Des Peres apartment is the Wilshire Model at Park Commons starting at $1,580 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Peerless Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Des Peres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsPenn Central2BR,2BA$1.95
Park CommonsWilshire2BR,2BA$1.46
Cherry Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.27
Autumn Oaks ApartmentsClassic Oakleaf1BR,1BA$1.54
Kirkwood Bluffs2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.70
Orchard Village ApartmentsBIRCH1BR,1BA$2.17
Waterford WestBrandon Park1BR,1BA$1.57
The JamesS1Studio ,1BA$3.11
Reflection Cove Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 538 sqft1BR,1BA$2.19

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Des Peres Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Peres Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Des Peres Apartment is $1,034 at Waterford West.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Des Peres Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Des Peres is starting from $1,217 at Cherry Creek Apartments.

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