Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cool Valley Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (44 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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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 Arbor Village Apartments priced from $800. Versailles Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable Cool Valley apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Village Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Versailles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$810
University Villa ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$810
Springwood Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$830
Lackland Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Woodlands1 bd1BR,1BA$855
Nantucket GardensDriftwood1BR,1BA$870
Norwood1BD 1BR1BR,1BA$875
San Rafael Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Townhome1BR,1BA$895
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cool Valley, MO

As of June 12, 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 North Point 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 Calverton 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.
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$1.32
Versailles Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.12
Woodlands1 bd1BR,1BA$1.19
Norwood1BD 1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
Metro at 702 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
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

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the St. Louis, MO metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cool Valley, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #104

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 Arbor Village Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Cool Valley costs $1,477.

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 1 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 $307 which is $1,170 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cool Valley.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

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

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

Finding the right neighborhood to rent near your St. Louis college or university isn’t just about convenience.

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St. Louis Living: Your Local Experts Guide to Neighborhoods and Renting

Written by: Taryn Shorr-Mckee

St. Louis is a historic city of neighborhoods — nearly 80 of them — each with its own personality, rhythm, and everyday comforts.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.