What is the average apartment size in Kirkwood?

The average size for a Kirkwood, MO apartment is 1,037 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Kirkwood?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Kirkwood is $1,542 per month, a 7.07% increase from last year’s average of $1,440.

What is the average apartment size in Kirkwood?

The typical apartment in Kirkwood offers about 1,037 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Kirkwood, MO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kirkwood?

The typical rent budget in Kirkwood ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kirkwood?

In Kirkwood, 23% of households rent while 77% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kirkwood is $1,542, a 7.07% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,440.

One-bedroom apartments provide 882 square feet for $1,504, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,515 offer 1,049 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,943 sq ft) for $2,201, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Kirkwood, MO

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,542	1,037 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,504	882 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,515	1,049 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,201	1,943 sq. ft.

Kirkwood, MO rent trends

Rental prices in Kirkwood, MO have increased by 7.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,440 to $1,542.

What's the typical rent budget in Kirkwood, MO?

The largest share of rentals in Kirkwood, MO (47%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kirkwood, MO?

2,784 or 23% of the households in Kirkwood, MO are renter-occupied while 9,326 or 77% are owner-occupied.

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How Kirkwood Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Independence	$1,194
Lee's Summit	$1,539
O'Fallon	$1,539
Florissant	$1,022
Saint Louis	$1,417
Kansas City	$1,302
Saint Charles	$1,456
University City	$1,623
Springfield	$1,127
Maryland Heights, MO	$1,247
Ballwin, MO	$1,436
Chesterfield, MO	$1,609
Olivette, MO	$1,688
Clayton, MO	$2,505
Valley Park, MO	$1,501
Arnold, MO	$1,223
Creve Coeur, MO	$1,458
Kirkwood	$1,542

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Kirkwood apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.