Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cool Valley Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (16 Rentals)

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Garden Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Hill Apartments

8801 Gillette AveSt. Louis, MO 63136
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Normandale Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Normandale Properties

7701 Natural Bridge RdSt. Louis, MO 63121
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Park Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Ridge

1379 Sharondale CirFerguson, MO 63135
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Cool Valley, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cool Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cool Valley area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Renewal Heights Apartments priced from $725. The Legends at Pasadena Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Cool Valley apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Renewal Heights Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
University Villa ApartmentsOne Bed No Dishwasher1BR,1BA$750
Springwood1 bd1BR,1BA$790
Versailles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cool Valley, MO

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cool Valley area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Bentwood Townhomes in the in the Walnut Park West neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Cool Valley apartment is the Townhome Model at Oakmont Townhomes starting at $995 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the North Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cool Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bentwood Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Oakmont TownhomesTownhome2BR,2BA$0.79
San Rafael Townhomes3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.11
5421 Bermuda Dr, Unit B. 1st Flr.5421 Bermuda Dr2BR,1BA$0.91
Beautiful, Fully Renovated 2 Bedroom in North County2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Versailles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Woodlands1 bd1BR,1BA$1.13
Metro at 702 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Renewal Heights Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cool Valley, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #78

Among cities in Missouri for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Saint Louis. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Cool Valley Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cool Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cool Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Cool Valley is Renewal Heights Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Cool Valley costs $1,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cool Valley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Cool Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cool Valley?

Cheap apartments in Cool Valley have an average cost of $188 which is $1,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cool Valley.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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