Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cool Valley Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (34 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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Bermuda Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bermuda Heights

7718-7744 Springdale DrSt. 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 Lackland Plaza Apartments priced from $750. Arbor Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Cool Valley apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lackland Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Arbor Village Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Versailles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$810
Springwood1 bd1BR,1BA$830
Metro at 701 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Woodlands1 bd1BR,1BA$855
Nantucket GardensDriftwood1BR,1BA$870
Norwood1BD 1BR1BR,1BA$875
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
Renewal Heights ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cool Valley, MO

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cool Valley area is the $0.79 price per square foot Townhome Model at Oakmont Townhomes in the in the North Point neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Cool Valley apartment is the 8721 Natural Bridge Rd Model at 8721 Natural Bridge Rd starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Pasadena Park 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.
Oakmont TownhomesTownhome2BR,2BA$0.79
8721 Natural Bridge Rd8721 Natural Bridge Rd2BR,1BA$1.22
Woodlands2 bd2BR,1BA$1.20
Haltere at Berkeley2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.37
Renewal Heights ApartmentsNewly Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$1.20
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Versailles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Norwood1BD 1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Lackland Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Arbor Village Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cool Valley, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #98

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

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3.0
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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!

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 Lackland Plaza Apartments which is listed at $750, 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 13 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 $332 which is $1,118 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cool Valley.

Expert Rental Resources

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I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

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