Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manhattan Heights Neighborhood of Des Peres, MO from $600 (15 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

1924-1969 Greenglen Dr

1924-1969 Greenglen DrKirkwood, MO 63122
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106 W Monroe Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

106 W Monroe Ave

106 W Monroe AveKirkwood, MO 63122
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514 Mariedale Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 Mariedale Dr

514 Mariedale DrSt. Louis, MO 63122
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212 Monclay Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

212 Monclay Pl

212 Monclay PlKirkwood, MO 63122

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Life Skills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Life Skills

365 S Fillmore AveKirkwood, MO 63122
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Rose Hill House II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Hill House II

225-A W Rose Hill AveKirkwood, MO 63122
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Rose Hill House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Hill House

225 W Rose Hill AveKirkwood, MO 63122
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Cheapest Available Manhattan Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manhattan Heights area of Des Peres, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Kirkwood Forest priced from $1,100. Waterford Manors has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,138. Here are the most affordable Manhattan Heights apartments for rent in Des Peres, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kirkwood Forest1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Waterford ManorsThe Country Stone1BR,1BA$1,138
Kirkwood Bluffs1 Bed 1 Bath F1BR,1BA$1,213
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsKirkwood Caboose w/St1BR,1BA$1,457
Kings GateKing2BR,2BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Heights, MO

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan Heights area is the $1.50 price per square foot King Model at Kings Gate in the in the Glendale neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Manhattan Heights apartment is the B7-Den Model at The James starting at $2,997 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Glendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Kings GateKing2BR,2BA$1.50
The JamesB7-Den1BR,1BA$3.21
Kirkwood Station Plaza ApartmentsGrand Central1BR,1BA$2.02
Kirkwood Bluffs1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$1.50
Waterford ManorsThe Country Stone1BR,1BA$1.72
Kirkwood Forest1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69

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