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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

(844) 335-6287 ext. 4205

Open 

8:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

Kingsbury stands out with a Zumper Expert Rating of 9.7, reflecting its exceptional appeal as a rental option. It features unique apartments with gilded front doors on a tranquil tree-lined street, and offers an impressive balance between price and value, coupled with top-notch amenities and unbeatable location convenience. With a thriving social scene nearby, including numerous restaurants, cultural centers, and parks, Kingsbury presents an attractive lifestyle choice for potential renters.

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

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Kingsbury is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2CS02LB2 bed2 bath1,100 sqft$1,625–$2,513 /mo
2A03LB2 bed1 bath1,030 sqft$1,695–$3,136 /mo
2CS04LB2 bed2 bath1,093 sqft$1,799–$3,328 /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

Dog policy

Allowed 
Fee$350
Monthly Rent$30

Cat policy

Allowed 
Fee$350
Monthly Rent$30

Required one-time fees

Admin Fee$300
Application Fee$50
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.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, Kingsbury is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Kingsbury
Price·10A 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 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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:

Social life

  • 218 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 136 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • Area has 65 parks and recreation options
  • 257 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

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Downtown St. Louis

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Kingsbury to be 93% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Downtown St. Louis.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Downtown St. Louis
St. Louis
A table of studio rental data trends in St. Louis
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$842
October 2023$857
November 2023$734
December 2023$675
January 2024$675
February 2024$675
March 2024$708
April 2024$717
May 2024$858
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$784
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown St. Louis
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$983
October 2023$979
November 2023$772
December 2023$640
January 2024$640
February 2024$640
March 2024$640
April 2024$665
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$706

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$67,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,695.
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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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