Apartments for Rent in Kirkwood, MO

Prices and availability in Kirkwood, MO were last updated on 22 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Kirkwood, MO are: 551 W Essex Kirkwood, MO 63122, 1114 Sturgis Drive and 1996 Green Glen Drive, Unit 204.

The average rent in Kirkwood, MO is $1,427.

In Kirkwood 23% of the housing is rented out compared to 77% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of Kirkwood's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 49% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 32% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Kirkwood is 43 years old, with 20% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 92% are garden-style apartment communities, 8% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Kirkwood are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 43% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.