
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Velda City Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Metro at 70

University Villa Apartments

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The Ambassador (The Stetson)

5141 Wabada Ave, Unit 1

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1811 Engelholm Ave

Lofts at Euclid

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6934 Raymond Ave
Velda City, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Velda City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Velda City Studio Apartments | $1,505 | $900 | $1,895 |
Velda City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,993 | $720 | $3,542 |
Velda City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,156 | $850 | $5,511 |
Velda City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $1,000 | $5,148 |
Velda City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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Cheapest Available Velda City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Velda City area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Metro at 70 priced from $720. Bentwood Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $748. Here are the most affordable Velda City apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Metro at 70 | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Bentwood Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Garden Style | 2BR,1BA | $748 |
The Legends at Pasadena Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Springwood | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
University Villa Apartments | One Bed No Dishwasher | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Norwood Court Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Value Option | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
The Ambassador (The Stetson) | Studio / 1 Bath - Value Option | Studio,1BA | $900 |
CWE | One Bedroom One Bath - CHF600 | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Velda City, MO
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Velda City area is the $0.77 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Bentwood Townhomes in the in the Walnut Park West neighborhood starting from $969. The second greatest value Velda City apartment is the 5141 Wabada Ave Model at 5141 Wabada Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,000 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Lewis Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Velda City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bentwood Townhomes | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.77 |
5141 Wabada Ave, Unit 1 | 5141 Wabada Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.85 |
7061 Idlewild Ave | 7061 Idlewild Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
6305 Page Ave, Unit A | 6305 Page Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
5470 Hamilton Ave | 5470 Hamilton Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Norwood Court Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath - Balcony Option | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
The Legends at Pasadena Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Metro at 70 | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
University Villa Apartments | One Bed No Dishwasher | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Springwood | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleVelda City, Saint Louis, MO
Ranked #130
Among neighborhoods in Saint Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Velda City Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Velda City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Velda City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Velda City is under $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Velda City?
The cheapest apartment in Velda City is Metro at 70 which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Velda City costs $2,322.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Velda City?
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 5,087 regular apartments in Velda City 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 Velda City?
Cheap apartments in Velda City have an average cost of $1,277 which is $1,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Velda City.
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