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The Cornerstone Apartments
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$1,039 - $2,440
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The Cornerstone Apartments

2409 S Conway RdOrlando, FL 32812
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Walden Palms Apartments
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Walden Palms Apartments

4700 Walden CirOrlando, FL 32811
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orlando, FL

Pricing Updated: 03/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Orlando, FL area range in price from $452 to $22,586 with an overall median price of $3,990. The three Orlando neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Boggy Creek at $875, Arden Villas at $799, and Arbor Ridge at $799. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Orlando Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Boggy Creek$975$8755
Arden Villas$1,535$799177
Arbor Ridge$1,564$799138
Rouse Run$1,567$799207
Scottish Glenn$1,622$799383
Washington Shores$1,644$50648
University$1,645$799177
Stonebriar$1,665$799172
Wekiva Forest Trails$1,692$7605
Stonemead$1,692$799143

Cheapest Available Orlando Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Beverly at Lakeside in the South Park neighborhood priced from $624. Nassau Bay Apartments in the Rosemont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $736. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orlando apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beverly at LakesideA11BR,1BA$624
Nassau Bay ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$736
Timber Sound 23X23BR,2BA$821
Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ CommunityHighrise1BR,1BA$880
The Retreat West6BR/6.5BA - Belmont6BR,6BA$899
Residences Emerald Villas1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$902
Orion on Orpington4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$945
Village Park1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orlando, FL

As of March 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orlando 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 Orlando apartment is the The Sunrise D1 - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East starting at $999 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orlando 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 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.69
UnionWestThe View4BR,4BA$1.05
The Retreat West3BR/3BA - Birchmore 33BR,3BA$0.81
Virginia Drive Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Orion on Orpington4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$0.73
Campus Crossings on Alafaya4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom4BR,2.5BA$0.63
Knights Circle2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Pointe at CentralB22BR,2BA$1.04
Beverly at LakesideA21BR,1BA$0.97

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Orlando Overview

Located in central Florida, Orlando is known as the “Theme Park Capital of the World” with over 62 million visitors flocking to its events and attractions each year. The Orlando metropolitan area is home to over 2 million residents, making it land among the Top 25 largest metro areas in the country. In addition to its theme-park moniker, Orlando is nicknamed The City Beautiful, and the name fits, as Orlando is an attractive city to call home. With a wide variety of comfortable and affordably priced available apartments in Orlando to move too, the city is a can't miss opportunity for happiness.

Why live in Orlando, FL?

There are so many activities, events, and sports venues to visit in Orlando, you will never feel like there is nothing to do. You may think of Orlando as the home to Walt Disney World, but that is just the tip of the iceberg! There are plenty of options for fun all year long to take advantage of out of your Orlando apartments.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orlando Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Orlando?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orlando is under $965.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orlando?

The cheapest apartment in Orlando is Beverly at Lakeside which is listed at $624, while the average apartment in Orlando costs $3,990.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orlando?

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 22,274 regular apartments in Orlando 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 Orlando?

Cheap apartments in Orlando have an average cost of $644 which is $3,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orlando.

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