Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bella Villa Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (52 Rentals)

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property at 3954 Dover Pl

$695 - $750

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3954 Dover Pl

St. LouisMO63116
property at 712 Dover Pl

$900 - $1,000

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712 Dover Pl

St. LouisMO63111
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3920 Wilmington Ave
$970
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3920 Wilmington Ave

3920 Wilmington AveSt. Louis, MO 63116
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property at 7055 Hampton Ave

$1,095 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7055 Hampton Ave

St. LouisMO63109

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721 Schirmer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

721 Schirmer St

721 Schirmer StSt. Louis, MO 63111
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Holly Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Hills

3637-3653 Bates StSt. Louis, MO 63116
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Germania on the Green
1 Bedroom Apartments

Germania on the Green

4101-4141 Germania StSt. Louis, MO 63116
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La Salette Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Salette Apartments

4215 La Salette DrSt. Louis, MO 63123
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Benedict Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Benedict Estates

4117 Grasso AveSt. Louis, MO 63123
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5820 South Grand
2 Bedroom Apartments

5820 South Grand

5818 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63111
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Vescovo Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Vescovo Townhomes

3605-3685 Vescovo DrSt. Louis, MO 63125
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Hallmark Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hallmark Apartments

3600 Hallmark LnSt. Louis, MO 63125
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7500 Morganford Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7500 Morganford Rd

7500 Morganford RdSt. Louis, MO 63116
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Temtor Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Temtor Lofts

8125 Michigan AveSt. Louis, MO 63111

St. Louis Living: Your Local Expert's Guide to Neighborhoods and Renting

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Parkshire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkshire Apartments

7315 Hampshire DrSt. Louis, MO 63109
Corporate Housing

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Bella Villa, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bella Villa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bella Villa area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at 229 W Steins St priced from $765. 5820 S Grand Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Bella Villa apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
229 W Steins St1 bed1BR,1BA$765
5820 S Grand Blvd2 bedroom2BR,1BA$800
Kingston ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$849
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$950
7201 Gravois Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Lyon ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bella Villa, MO

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bella Villa area is the $1.24 price per square foot B9 Model at Lyon Apartments in the in the Princeton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,276. The second greatest value Bella Villa apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at 5820 S Grand Blvd starting at $800 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Princeton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bella Villa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lyon ApartmentsB92BR,2BA$1.24
5820 S Grand Blvd2 bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
Parkshire ApartmentsWillmore2BR,1BA$1.17
230 Carrington Ln, Unit A230 Carrington Ln2BR,1BA$1.24
3920 Wilmington Ave3920 Wilmington Ave1BR,1BA$1.14
5825 Sunshine Dr, Unit 1E5825 Sunshine Dr1BR,1BA$1.35
5912 Arendes Dr, Unit FL 15912 Arendes Dr1BR,1BA$1.04
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1.27
229 W Steins St1 bed1BR,1BA$1.09
2514 Telegraph Rd, Unit 2514-A2514 Telegraph Rd1BR,1BA$1.18

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bella Villa, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #88

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bella Villa Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bella Villa?

The cheapest apartment in Bella Villa is 229 W Steins St which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Bella Villa costs $5,124.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bella Villa?

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 11 regular apartments in Bella Villa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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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