Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cool Valley Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Normandale Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Normandale Properties

7701 Natural Bridge RdSt. Louis, MO 63121
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Haltere at Berkeley
2 Bedroom Apartments

Haltere at Berkeley

6012 Madison AveSt. Louis, MO 63134
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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 Metro at 70 priced from $720. 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
Metro at 701 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$745
Haltere at Berkeley2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$750
Renewal Heights Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Arbor Village Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cool Valley, MO

As of June 28, 2025 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 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Bentwood Townhomes starting at $1,254 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Walnut Park West 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
Bentwood Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.31
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
San Rafael Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1.21
Haltere at Berkeley2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Arbor Village Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Renewal Heights Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cool Valley, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #100

Among neighborhoods in Saint Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 Metro at 70 which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Cool Valley costs $1,475.

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 15 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 $239 which is $1,236 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cool Valley.

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