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

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Fairview Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Village

2120 Switzer AveSt. Louis, MO 63136
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Etzel Place Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Etzel Place Apartments

5888 Plymouth AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Stratford Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stratford Manor

4000 Peyton LnSt. Louis, MO 63120
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Normandale Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Normandale Properties

7701 Natural Bridge RdSt. Louis, MO 63121
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Bentwood Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bentwood Townhomes

5500 Eagle Valley DrSt. Louis, MO 63136
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Perdue Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Perdue Park

1100-1162 Midland BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63130
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Bermuda Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bermuda Heights

7718-7744 Springdale DrSt. Louis, MO 63121

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Velda City, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

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. The Legends at Pasadena Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Velda City 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$750
University Villa ApartmentsOne Bed No Dishwasher1BR,1BA$775
Springwood1 bd1BR,1BA$790
Norwood Court Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath - Value Option1BR,1BA$800
Northern Village1x11BR,1BA$850
The Ambassador (The Stetson)Studio / 1 Bath - Value OptionStudio,1BA$900
Bentwood Townhomes2 Bedroom Garden Style2BR,1BA$959
CWEStudio - EMB05Studio,1BA$984
Station House - A New Community.A3+1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Velda City, MO

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Velda City area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Bentwood Townhomes in the in the Walnut Park West neighborhood starting from $1,242. The second greatest value Velda City apartment is the Lindell II Model at Lofts at Euclid starting at $2,000 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Velda City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bentwood Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.99
Lofts at EuclidLindell II2BR,2BA$1.65
Norwood Court Apartments3 Bed / 2 Bath - Balcony Option3BR,2BA$1.33
Station House - A New Community.A71BR,1BA$1.68
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Metro at 702 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.23
University Villa ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Northern Village1x11BR,1BA$1.41
CWEStudio - EMB05Studio ,1BA$1.79
Springwood1 bd1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Velda City, 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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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

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 $1,325.

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 $2,247.

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 129 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 $1,191 which is $1,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Velda City.

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