Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cool Valley Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (43 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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Northern Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northern Village

5303 Lucas Hunt RdSt. Louis, MO 63121
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property at 12 Lee Ave

$1,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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12 Lee Ave

FergusonMO63135

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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 $750. The Legends at Pasadena Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. 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$750
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Arbor Village Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
University Villa ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$810
Versailles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$810
Springwood Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$830
Lackland Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Metro at 701 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Woodlands1 bd1BR,1BA$855
Nantucket GardensDriftwood1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cool Valley, MO

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cool Valley area is the $1.15 price per square foot Premium 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Park North St. Louis in the in the Baden neighborhood starting from $910. The second greatest value Cool Valley apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Haltere at Berkeley starting at $1,050 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Berkeley 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.
Park North St. LouisPremium 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Haltere at Berkeley2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.37
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Versailles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Woodlands1 bd1BR,1BA$1.19
Norwood1BD 1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
San Rafael Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$1.30
Lackland Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Arbor Village Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Renewal Heights Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.19

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Cool Valley, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #101

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $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 8 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 $311 which is $1,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cool Valley.

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