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551 W Essex Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122, USA
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Amenities for 551 W Essex Ave
Appliances
| Garbage Disposal | In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Basement | Laundry Hookups |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Swimming Pool |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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About 551 W Essex Ave
Apply now or schedule your self-tour today and take the first step toward getting more than just a place to live. Rent with FirstKey Homes for a home that's right for you, plus professional service and maintenance, innovative resident programs, and more; that's the power of purple! This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental home in Kirkwood, MO, might be the perfect fit for your lifestyle. Large closets make it easy to stay organized. The washer and dryer hookup makes laundry setup easy. See the pictures to learn more. And apply soon – homes can go fast! This home is available to pre-lease! Reserve it by paying a refundable Hold Fee. (Exceptions apply in Colorado.) Find out more about pre-leasing on the Pre-Leasing page of the FirstKey Homes website. This home is currently occupied and coming soon; please respect the current resident's privacy and do not disturb. Please note that the advertised price may exclude additional fees. These include a $55 application fee per applicant; a one-time $75 admin fee; an $11 monthly utility management fee; other mandatory fees, if applicable, for pool maintenance, pet fees/rent, smart home, internet service, and propane refilling; and optional fees for services like self-guided tours with third-party provider Rently ($1.99 to $11.99). HOAs may also charge mandatory application and amenity fees, where applicable, which must be paid directly to the HOA. For a comprehensive overview of all potential fees, please see the Rental Fees page on the FirstKey Homes website. FirstKey Homes, LLC is an Equal Housing Lessor under the FHA. Applicable local, state and federal laws may apply. Lease terms and conditions apply. This is not an offer to rent; you must submit additional information for review and approval. Listed features may not be accurate; confirm details with a leasing representative. Certain cities and municipalities (including St. Louis and Chicago) require a home inspection prior to a new resident taking possession of the home. Please note that your move-in date could be adjusted to accommodate inspection requirements. Ask your leasing agent for more details. BEWARE OF RENTAL SCAMS: FirstKey Homes exclusively manages our homes (no third-party management). We do not lease homes through, Facebook Marketplace, or other classified advertising services. All applications and lease signing can only be completed through our online platform. We will never ask for wire transfers, cash apps like Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, PayPal, or any other transferring method to collect funds. Some photos may feature virtual furniture staging, which is intended to help visualize the space and potential designs. The rental home does not come with any furniture shown in the images and these virtual images do not represent actual furnishings. Listing photos are provided to help you select a home; all photos shown are for representative and illustrative purposes only but may not be exact. Colors and photo size may vary based on different resolutions, hue, brightness, contrast, or other photo variations. Photos on websites may be modified, changed, or amended at any time. For new construction homes, actual homes may vary; photos may be of similar home/floorplan; home may be under construction and photos may not be of actual home; individual homes, amenities, features, and views may differ.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 551 W Essex Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 miles away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
- Pool
- Enhanced community features
Considerations
- Grow a garden indoors
- A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
Address details
| Zip code | 63122 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Kirkwood
3-bedroom apartments at 551 W Essex Ave cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Kirkwood.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Kirkwood
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $2,530 |
| November 2024 | $2,479 |
| December 2024 | $2,343 |
| January 2025 | $2,296 |
| February 2025 | $2,255 |
| March 2025 | $2,280 |
| April 2025 | $2,460 |
| May 2025 | $2,324 |
| June 2025 | $2,410 |
| July 2025 | $2,275 |
| August 2025 | $3,077 |
| September 2025 | $3,359 |
| October 2025 | $2,636 |
| November 2025 | $2,137 |
| December 2025 | $2,000 |
| January 2026 | $1,985 |
| February 2026 | $2,085 |
| March 2026 | $2,664 |
| April 2026 | $2,939 |
| May 2026 | $2,748 |
| June 2026 | $2,974 |
| July 2026 | $2,775 |
| August 2026 | $2,769 |
| September 2026 | $2,850 |
| October 2026 | $2,764 |
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Can I afford to live at 551 W Essex Ave?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$122,840/yr
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Schools near 551 W Essex Ave
W.W. Keysor Elementary School
725 n geyer rd
kirkwood, MO, 63122
K-5Public
A
Kirkwood Early Child. Center
100 s sappington rd
kirkwood, MO, 63122
PKPublic
Litzsinger School
10094 litzsinger rd
ladue, MO, 63124
K-8Public
C-
Early Childhood Education Center West
9011 robyn rd
st. louis, MO, 63126
PKPublic
External Sites
12110 clayton rd
town and country, MO, 63131
PK, K-12Public
C+
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Getting around Kirkwood near 551 W Essex Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 551 W Essex Ave, Kirkwood
Groceries
6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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