salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.3 minutes. Most homes (95.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 79.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,400 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Missouri. It is number 130 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Des Peres?
Share of households by yearly income. 75.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Des Peres
| Size | Des Peres | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,612 | $1,509 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,304 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Des Peres overall?
Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Des Peres, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Des Peres
Life in Des Peres
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Des Peres?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,292 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $609,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Des Peres, MO?
Renting in Des Peres costs a median of about $1,935 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Des Peres?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,400 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Des Peres cheap or expensive?
Des Peres is rated Cheap: rent takes 9.6% of the typical household income of $241,937. It ranks 130th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Des Peres?
The median homeowner in Des Peres pays $5,900 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.
Is Des Peres more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Missouri are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Des Peres?
The median home value in Des Peres is $609,200, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
9,170 people live in Des Peres. Numbers are typical (middle) values.