Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake Helen, FL from $995 (55 Rentals)

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Topaz Riviera
$1,299 - $1,774

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Base Rent$1,299 - $1,774

Total Monthly Price$1,299 - $1,774
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Topaz Riviera

401 W Seminole BlvdSanford, FL 32771
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Deland Marigold
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$1,340 - $2,290

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Base Rent$1,340 - $2,290

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Deland Marigold

422 W New York AveDeLand, FL 32720
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Deland Commons
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$1,374 - $2,604

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Deland Commons

129 E VoorhisDeLand, FL 32724
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Integra 289 Exchange
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$1,499 - $2,558

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Integra 289 Exchange

115 Integra Reserve LnDebary, FL 32713
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Yardly Crossings
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$1,683 - $2,407

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Yardly Crossings

3800 Viceroy PlDeLand, FL 32724
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Aqua Links
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aqua Links

2450 Hartwell AveSanford, FL 32771
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Saxon Trace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Saxon Trace

830 Saxon Trace WayOrange City, FL 32763
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662 Deltona Blvd
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662 Deltona Blvd

662 Deltona BlvdDeltona, FL 32725
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Century Dunes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Century Dunes

100 Integra Dunes CircleDeLand, FL 32724
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Afton Palms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Afton Palms

4101 Acorn Oak CirSanford, FL 32771

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Cheapest Available Lake Helen Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lake Helen, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Aventine at Deland (55+) in the Shepard East neighborhood priced from $995. Serenity Towers on the St Johns, LLC in the Sterling Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lake Helen apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aventine at Deland (55+)Ridgewood1BR,1BA$995
Serenity Towers on the St Johns, LLCClassic Large1BR,1BA$1,175
Fountain View ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,200
Regatta ShoresCove1BR,1BA$1,241
Country Club1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Sanford Landing ApartmentsCrescent1BR,1BA$1,290
Topaz RivieraCapri1BR,1BA$1,299
Reserve at Orange CityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,299
Westlake Apartment HomesSeagull1BR,1BA$1,317
Deland MarigoldStudio 1 Bed 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,340

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Helen, FL and Nearby

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Helen area is the $1.36 price per square foot Fir Model at Melita at Woodland Village Rental Homes in the in the Shepard East neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Lake Helen apartment is the 4 Bed 4 Bath Model at Athens Commons- Student Housing starting at $950 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the West Side Industrial Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Helen apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Melita at Woodland Village Rental HomesFir4BR,3BA$1.36
Athens Commons- Student Housing4 Bed 4 Bath4BR,4BA$0.54
Allure on EnterpriseThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.44
Saxon Trace4 Bedroom 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.08
Lincoln OaksOdyssey3BR,2BA$1.35
Cardinal Village Apartmens2BD2BA2BR,2BA$1.40
Integra LandingsThe Lotus1BR,1BA$1.57
Stratford PointTwo Split2BR,2BA$1.49
Kensington OaksTwo Bedroom One Bath High2BR,1BA$1.50
Reserve at Orange CityOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Helen Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Helen Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lake Helen Apartment is $995 at Aventine at Deland (55+).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lake Helen Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Helen is starting from $1,195 at Aventine at Deland (55+).

What is the most affordable Lake Helen Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lake Helen Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aqua Links and starts from $1,400.

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