Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Velda City Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (33 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 5 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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Garden Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Apartments

1221 Hodiamont AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
Senior Living
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Normandale Properties
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Normandale Properties

7701 Natural Bridge RdSt. Louis, MO 63121
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Bermuda Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bermuda Heights

7718-7744 Springdale DrSt. Louis, MO 63121
Corporate Housing
property at 6506 Lillian Ave

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6506 Lillian Ave

JenningsMO63136

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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 Springwood Apartments priced from $830. Norwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Velda City apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springwood Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$830
Norwood1BD 1BR1BR,1BA$875
The Legends at Pasadena Hills2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$895
University Villa ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Velda City, MO

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Velda City area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4947 Cote Brilliante Ave Model at 4947 Cote Brilliante Ave, Unit 4947 #1 in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Velda City apartment is the 5934 Plymouth Ave Model at 5934 Plymouth Ave, Unit Spacious Duplex starting at $1,600 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Wells 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.
4947 Cote Brilliante Ave, Unit 4947 #14947 Cote Brilliante Ave2BR,1BA$0.98
5934 Plymouth Ave, Unit Spacious Duplex5934 Plymouth Ave4BR,1BA$1.78
The Legends at Pasadena Hills1 bedroom, 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.32
Norwood1BD 1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
University Villa ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Springwood Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1.60

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in St. Louis

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Velda City, Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #114

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

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2.5
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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 Springwood Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Velda City costs $1,500.

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 1 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 $317 which is $1,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Velda City.

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