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

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Manhattan Heights, Des Peres, MO Local Guide
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Forest | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Waterford Manors | The Country Stone | 1BR,1BA | $1,138 |
| Kirkwood Bluffs | 1 Bed 1 Bath F | 1BR,1BA | $1,213 |
| Kirkwood Station Plaza Apartments | Kirkwood Caboose w/St | 1BR,1BA | $1,457 |
| Kings Gate | King | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Gate | King | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The James | B7-Den | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Kirkwood Station Plaza Apartments | Grand Central | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Kirkwood Bluffs | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Waterford Manors | The Country Stone | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Kirkwood Forest | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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