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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orlando, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Orlando, FL area range in price from $250 to $25,312 with an overall median price of $3,878. The three Orlando neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lake Ellenor at $888, Indian Hills at $1,300, and Washington Shores at $506. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Orlando Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lake Ellenor$1,656$88829
Indian Hills$1,662$1,30012
Washington Shores$1,675$50642
Scottish Glenn$1,676$710285
Princeton Silverstar$1,749$760279
Stonebriar$1,750$71099
Hiawassee$1,754$840167
Horshoe Lake Estates$1,754$840166
Eastmar Commons$1,759$710245
Arbor Ridge$1,765$71077

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. Town Oaks in the Downtown Orlando neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $694. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orlando apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beverly at LakesideA11BR,1BA$624
Town Oaks2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$694
Sunset OaksStudioStudio,1BA$840
Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ CommunityHighrise1BR,1BA$880
Lancaster Villas1/1 LO1BR,1BA$888
2000 W Jackson St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$890
The Retreat West6BR/6.5BA - Belmont6BR,6BA$899
Orlando SkyThe IndigoStudio,1BA$899
The Retreat EastThe Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x44BR,4BA$899
Preserve at Emerald Villas - 55+1 Bed 1 Bath 50%1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orlando, FL

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orlando area is the $0.64 price per square foot The Keys Townhome - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value Orlando apartment is the The View Model at UnionWest starting at $1,500 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the North Orange 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 Retreat EastThe Keys Townhome - 4x44BR,4BA$0.64
UnionWestThe View4BR,4BA$1.05
Campus Crossings on Alafaya4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom4BR,3.5BA$0.52
The Retreat West3BR/3BA - Birchmore 33BR,3BA$0.81
Rent Prosper at Cypress PointeC1-3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.14
Mendel Villas80 MKT RENT2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Hub Orlando3x3 Balcony3BR,3BA$1.04
Kara West2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Knights Circle2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Beverly at LakesideA21BR,1BA$0.97

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Your Guide to the Perfect Orlando Neighborhood for Student Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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 $915.

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 $3,878.

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 16,352 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 $537 which is $3,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orlando.

Expert Rental Resources

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Your Guide to the Perfect Orlando Neighborhood for Student Renters

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There is never a dull moment in Orlando, Florida. Along with top-tier universities, technical schools, and local colleges, there are world-class entertainment venues, the ocean within driving distance, and lots of sunshine.

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