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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Unique apartments
  • Gilded front doors
  • Tranquil tree-lined street

Location

Saint Louis, MO, USA|Downtown St. Louis
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Management

Mac Properties

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Leasing office

(314) 912-1401

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8:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

Kingsbury delivers exceptional value with a 9.4/10 overall expert rating, highlighted by top scores in location, quality, amenities, and trustworthiness, plus a strong price-to-value balance. Residents enjoy unique apartments on a tranquil tree-lined street with striking gilded front doors, and 50 photos help set clear expectations. The area is particularly appealing for social life and pet owners, with abundant parks, cultural venues, restaurants, and multiple nearby pet services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.4
Excellent
Kingsbury is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Elevator
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

1AL1 bed1 bath590 sqft$1,335–$2,470 /mo
1A00L1 bed1 bath720 sqft$1,350–$2,498 /mo
2AL2 bed1 bath970 sqft$1,595–$2,221 /mo
2A03LB2 bed1 bath1,030 sqft$1,625–$3,228 /mo
2C03LB2 bed2 bath1,030 sqft$1,699–$3,143 /mo
2C04LB2 bed2 bath1,073 sqft$1,750–$3,275 /mo
2CS04LB2 bed2 bath1,093 sqft$1,750–$2,363 /mo
2CS01LB2 bed2 bath1,100 sqft$1,799–$3,328 /mo
2C01LB2 bed2 bath1,089 sqft$1,825–$3,413 /mo
2C02LB2 bed2 bath1,111 sqft$1,840–$3,404 /mo

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Amenities for Kingsbury

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
ElevatorOnsite Laundry
Smoke-free

Grounds

Assigned ParkingStorage
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicationfee

Per-applicant.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Adminfee

One-time.

$300

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$30

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$350

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max.

$30

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$350

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

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Building details

Property details

Year built1908
Units53
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About Kingsbury

HomeApartments in St. LouisDowntown St. Louis Kingsbury

501 and 525 Clara Avenue are two beautifully maintained apartment buildings on a site we lovingly call Kingsbury. From the moment you step through the gilded front doors and experience life on this tranquil, tree-lined street, you will feel the stately and quiet charm of life in the Central West End of St. Louis. Kingsbury is brimming with vintage character, which makes it one of the more unique apartments on Clara Avenue.


Year Built: 1908

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.4
/10
Excellent
Kingsbury is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Kingsbury
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Kingsbury stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Kingsbury goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Kingsbury receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Kingsbury offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Kingsbury has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Kingsbury.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Kingsbury has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Kingsbury is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Social life

  • 254 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 119 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • Area has 70 parks and recreation options
  • 278 mixed-use spaces nearby

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 Kingsbury compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Downtown St. Louis

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 46% higher than 1-bedrooms in Downtown St. Louis.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Kingsbury to be 45% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Downtown St. Louis.

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Downtown St. Louis
St. Louis
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Louis
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$850
June 2024$889
July 2024$1,058
August 2024$949
September 2024$957
October 2024$866
November 2024$851
December 2024$863
January 2025$856
February 2025$860
March 2025$860
April 2025$985
May 2025$792
June 2025$754
July 2025$710
August 2025$792
September 2025$757
October 2025$748
November 2025$773
December 2025$732
January 2026$833
February 2026$827
March 2026$721
April 2026$790
May 2026$975
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown St. Louis
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$665
June 2024$831
July 2024$1,155
August 2024$985
September 2024$1,077
October 2024$847
November 2024$909
December 2024$860
January 2025$860
February 2025$860
March 2025$860
April 2025$1,147
May 2025$710
June 2025$710
July 2025$710
August 2025$775
September 2025$697
October 2025$638
November 2025$721
December 2025$585
January 2026$598
February 2026$585
March 2026$585
April 2026$585

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,700 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,342.
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Schools near Kingsbury

Peabody Elementary School

1224 s 14th st

st louis, MO, 63104

PK, K-5Public
C-

Gateway Elementary School

4 gateway dr

st louis, MO, 63106

PK, K-5Public
C-

Elias Michael Elementary School

2 gateway dr

st louis, MO, 63106

PK, K-8Public
C-

Dewey International Studies School

815 ann ave

st louis, MO, 63104

PK, K-5Public
C-

George Washington Carver Elementary School

3325 bell

st. louis, MO, 63106

PK, K-5Public
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Getting around MO near Saint Louis

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for Saint Louis, MO

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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