Cheap Apartments for Rent near Des Peres, MO from $1,000 (32 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
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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1924-1969 Greenglen DrKirkwood, MO 63122
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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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 Valley Park neighborhood priced from $1,129. Cherry Creek Apartments in the Ballwin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,170. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Peres apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterford WestBrandon Park1BR,1BA$1,129
Cherry Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,170
Willows on Weidman ApartmentsHudson2BR,1BA$1,259
Kirkwood Bluffs1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,304
Orchard Village ApartmentsBIRCH1BR,1BA$1,450
Park CommonsFairmont2BR,2BA$1,500
Reflection Cove Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 939 sqft2BR,2BA$1,545
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsGrand Central1BR,1BA$1,749
The JamesC62BR,2BA$3,751

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

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Des Peres area is the $3.14 price per square foot C6 Model at The James in the in the Glendale neighborhood starting from $3,751. The second greatest value Des Peres apartment is the Fairmont Model at Park Commons starting at $1,500 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Valley 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.
The JamesC62BR,2BA$3.14
Park CommonsFairmont2BR,2BA$1.49
Willows on Weidman ApartmentsCaspian2BR,2BA$1.53
Cherry Creek Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Reflection Cove Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath - 939 sqft2BR,2BA$1.65
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsGrand Central1BR,1BA$2.02
Kirkwood Bluffs1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.80
Orchard Village ApartmentsBIRCH1BR,1BA$2.17
Waterford WestBrandon Park1BR,1BA$1.72

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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 $1,129 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 $1,175 at Cherry Creek Apartments.

What is the most affordable Des Peres Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Des Peres Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kirkwood Bluffs and starts from $2,492.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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