Kirkwood Forest

551 S Clay Ave, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago
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Kirkwood Forest
Monthly Rent
$1,220 - $1,750
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Bedrooms
1 - 3
Bathrooms
1 - 2
Sq. Ft.
650 - 1,250 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

1 Bed / 1 Bath

$1,220
1 Bed, 1 Bath
650 Sq. Ft.
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2 Bed / 1 Bath

$1,495
2 Beds, 1 Bath
900 Sq. Ft.
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3 Bed / 2 Bath

$1,750
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,250 Sq. Ft.
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* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1974
  • 44 units2 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Utilities & Essentials

  • Water/Sewer/Trash
    $50 - $50 / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $350

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Drive Time
Walk Time
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace
  • Freezer
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Speed Internet Access

Community Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Wi-Fi

Map of Kirkwood Forest

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Commuter Rail

3 min Drive

Amtrak

Commuter Rail

10 min Drive

Airport

St Louis Lambert International

28 min Drive

Lambert-St. Louis International

Moving to North Outlying Mid County, Kirkwood, MO

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Kirkwood Forest proximity to Woodbine Center, Woodbine Plaza, and Kirkwood Commons. Woodbine Center is 0.4 miles away, and Woodbine Plaza is within an 11 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, Kirkwood Forest has limited public transit, including 5 transit stops within 8 miles. Transit options include Kirkwood Amtrak Station and Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Metrolink Station.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Kirkwood Forest are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.8 miles, including Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, Laumeier Sculpture Park, and Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center.

Airports

Living in North Outlying Mid County provides easy access to St Louis Lambert International, located just 28 minutes from Kirkwood Forest. Another nearby airport is Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis, located 39 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

W. W. Keysor Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

Not rated

Mesnier Primary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Valley Park Elementary

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Nipher Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 8 out of 10

North Kirkwood Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Christ Community Lutheran School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10

Kirkwood Sr. High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Ursuline Academy

Grades 9-12

Private

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Saint Louis C.C., Meramec Walk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Webster University Drive: 10 min (4.7 mi)
Missouri Baptist University Drive: 17 min (7.9 mi)
Fontbonne University Drive: 17 min (8.8 mi)

About Kirkwood Forest

Under new management. Kirkwood Forest offers 1-bedroom (650 sq ft) and 2-bedroom (900 sq ft) apartments at 551 S Clay Ave in Kirkwood, MO 63122, in the Kirkwood R-VII School District. Renovated kitchens feature stainless steel appliances, granite… countertops, and dishwasher. Homes include in-unit washer and dryer, central air conditioning, hardwood floors, and a fireplace in all units. Each home has a private porch. Cable ready. Community amenities include on-site laundry facilities and free surface lot parking (one space per unit, with additional street parking available). 0.4 miles to Woodbine Center and Magic House (St. Louis Children's Museum), 0.6 miles to Kirkwood Commons, and 0.7 miles to the Kirkwood Amtrak station. 1.1 miles to St. Louis Community College Meramec. 12-month lease terms. Application fee $50. Rent $1,100-$1,350/month.

Kirkwood Forest is an apartment community in Kirkwood, MO

Contact

Property Address:
551 S Clay Ave,
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Phone Number: (314) 671-0484
Office Hours
  • Sunday By Appointment Only
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kirkwood Forest

Renter Reviews

For Kirkwood Forest

3.0

4 Ratings & Reviews

  • 5/13/26

    Great place to live

    I’ve been living at Kirkwood Forest Apartments for 3.5 years and I really like it here. It’s a quiet, clean, and comfortable place with a convenient location. Maintenance is usually quick when something needs to be fixed. Overall, it’s a good place to live and I would recommend it.

    Review from Apartments.com

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