Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bella Villa Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (25 Rentals)

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3954 Dover Pl

St. LouisMO63116

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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 2 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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8125 Michigan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8125 Michigan Ave

8125 Michigan AveSt. Louis, MO 63111
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Hallmark Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hallmark Apartments

3600 Hallmark LnSt. Louis, MO 63125
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Vescovo Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Vescovo Townhomes

3605-3685 Vescovo DrSt. Louis, MO 63125
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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 Studio unit found at Kingston Drive Apartments priced from $1,011. Lyon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,030. Here are the most affordable Bella Villa apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingston Drive ApartmentsSenior 55+ StudioStudio,1BA$1,011
Lyon ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,030
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bella Villa, MO

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bella Villa area is the $1.00 price per square foot 6644 Gravois Ave Model at 6644 Gravois Ave, Unit 1f in the in the Princeton Heights neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Bella Villa apartment is the B9 Model at Lyon Apartments starting at $1,276 with a $1.24 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.
6644 Gravois Ave, Unit 1f6644 Gravois Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
Lyon ApartmentsB92BR,2BA$1.24
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...1BR,1BA$1.47
6139 Alaska Ave, Unit 61396139 Alaska Ave1BR,1BA$1.39
Kingston Drive ApartmentsSenior 55+ StudioStudio ,1BA$3.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Bella Villa, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #130

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 Bella Villa Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

13 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Lyon Apartments which is listed at $1,030, while the average apartment in Bella Villa costs $1,850.

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

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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