
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Velda Village Hills Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $400 (26 Rentals)
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5654 Acme Ave

5586 Era Ave

4221 Dardenne Dr

The Regency at Saint Louis

7121-7159 Lexington Ave, Unit 7139
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4922 Davison Ave

The Legends at Pasadena Hills

7121-7159 Lexington Ave, Unit 7141

4521 Oakwood Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Velda Village Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velda Village Hills Studio Apartments | $649 | $649 | $649 |
| Velda Village Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $846 | $650 | $950 |
| Velda Village Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,099 | $750 | $3,845 |
| Velda Village Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $1,100 | $4,990 |
| Velda Village Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Velda Village Hills Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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Cheapest Available Velda Village Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Velda Village Hills area of St. Louis, MO is a Studio unit found at The Regency at Saint Louis priced from $649. The Legends at Pasadena Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Velda Village Hills apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regency at Saint Louis | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| The Legends at Pasadena Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Metro at 70 | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Norwood | 1BD 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| University Villa Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Velda Village Hills, MO
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Velda Village Hills area is the $0.75 price per square foot 5126 Lexington Ave Model at 5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Velda Village Hills apartment is the 4947 Cote Brilliante Ave Model at 4947 Cote Brilliante Ave, Unit 4947 #1 starting at $1,100 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Lewis Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Velda Village Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5126 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 | 5126 Lexington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.75 |
| 4947 Cote Brilliante Ave, Unit 4947 #1 | 4947 Cote Brilliante Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 8721 Natural Bridge Rd | 8721 Natural Bridge Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Legends at Pasadena Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Norwood | 1BD 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| University Villa Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Metro at 70 | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Regency at Saint Louis | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Velda Village Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Velda Village Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Velda Village Hills is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Velda Village Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Velda Village Hills is The Regency at Saint Louis which is listed at $772, while the average apartment in Velda Village Hills costs $1,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Velda Village Hills?
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 Velda Village Hills 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 Village Hills?
Cheap apartments in Velda Village Hills have an average cost of $308 which is $1,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Velda Village Hills.
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