
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Velda City Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (32 Rentals)
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5141 Wabada Ave, Unit 1

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8914 Ramona Ave

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5659 Beldon Dr

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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 | $1,569 | $900 | $1,895 |
Velda City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $700 | $3,542 |
Velda City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,032 | $850 | $6,497 |
Velda City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $1,000 | $4,800 |
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 The Legends at Pasadena Hills priced from $700. Metro at 70 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. 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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The Legends at Pasadena Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Metro at 70 | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
University Villa Apartments | One Bed No Dishwasher | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Springwood | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Norwood Court Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath - Value Option | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
The Ambassador (The Stetson) | Studio / 1 Bath - Value Option | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Bentwood Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Garden Style | 2BR,1BA | $959 |
CWE | Studio - EMB05 | Studio,1BA | $980 |
Northern Village | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Velda City, MO
As of May 23, 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 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 | $0.99 |
5141 Wabada Ave, Unit 1 | 5141 Wabada Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Norwood Court Apartments | 3 Bed / 2 Bath - Balcony Option | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Station House - A New Community. | A10+ | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Gulf Drive Townhomes | 1 Bed (Standard, Patio) | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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 | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Northern Village | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Springwood | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleVelda City, Saint Louis, MO
Ranked #114
Among neighborhoods in Saint Louis, MO for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Velda City Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Velda City?
The cheapest apartment in Velda City is The Legends at Pasadena Hills which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Velda City costs $2,025.
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 123 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 $1,167 which is $858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Velda City.
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