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Cheapest Available Orange County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orange County, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Timber Sound 2 in the Timberleaf neighborhood priced from $822. Orlando Sky in the Rosemont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orange County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Sound 23x23BR,2BA$822
Orlando SkyThe IndigoStudio,1BA$830
Hollow Brook1BR50%1BR,1BA$848
Boca Club1x11BR,1BA$870
Orlando TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$897
The Retreat West6BR/6.5BA - Belmont6BR,6BA$899
Orion on Orpington4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$945
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Classic1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County, FL

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange County area is the $0.63 price per square foot Platinum 4BR 4BA Model at The Quad in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Orange County apartment is the The Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East starting at $1,069 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the University South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orange County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The QuadPlatinum 4BR 4BA4BR,4BA$0.63
The Retreat EastThe Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x44BR,4BA$0.74
The Retreat West3BR/3BA - Fairview3BR,3BA$0.87
Orion on Orpington4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$0.73
Sandpiper Glen 62+ ApartmentsThree Bedroom B3BR,2BA$1.20
Campus Crossings on Alafaya4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom4BR,2.5BA$0.65
Timber Sound 22x22BR,2BA$1.21
Knights Circle2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Pointe at CentralB22BR,2BA$1.04
4101 Columbia St, Unit 4101 Columbia St apt 24101 Columbia St1BR,1BA$1.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orange County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Orange County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orange County is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orange County?

The cheapest apartment in Orange County is Hollow Brook which is listed at $848, while the average apartment in Orange County costs $2,335.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orange County?

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 771 regular apartments in Orange County 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 Orange County?

Cheap apartments in Orange County have an average cost of $534 which is $1,801 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange County.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.