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Amelia Court

659 W Amelia StOrlando, FL 32801
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1051 Lee RdOrlando, FL 32810
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orlando, FL

Pricing Updated: 07/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Orlando, FL area range in price from $250 to $26,302 with an overall median price of $3,837. The three Orlando neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lake Ellenor at $850, Indian Hills at $1,300, and Washington Shores at $773. 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$1,625$85037
Indian Hills$1,662$1,30012
Washington Shores$1,667$773110
University$1,672$62563
Rouse Run$1,676$62577
Arbor Ridge$1,700$62546
Arden Villas$1,700$62568
Boggy Creek$1,709$1,5001
Stonebriar$1,750$62570
Princeton$1,754$760206

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. Sunset Oaks in the Lake Lotta Towers neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orlando apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beverly at LakesideA11BR,1BA$624
Sunset OaksStudioStudio,1BA$840
Orlando SkyThe IndigoStudio,1BA$850
Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ CommunityHighrise1BR,1BA$880
Orlando TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$897
The Retreat West6BR/6.5BA - Belmont6BR,6BA$899
The Retreat EastThe Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x44BR,4BA$899
Parramore Oaks Phase IIB32BR,2BA$904
Timber Sound 13X23BR,2BA$905
Preserve at Emerald Villas - 55+1 Bed 1 Bath 50%1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orlando, FL

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orlando area is the $0.73 price per square foot The Sunrise D1 - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,060. 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 Sunrise D1 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.73
UnionWestThe View4BR,4BA$1.05
The Retreat West3BR/3BA - Birchmore 33BR,3BA$0.81
Rent Prosper at Cypress PointeC1-3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.15
The 9 Central FloridaD14BR,4BA$0.78
Hub Orlando3x3 Balcony3BR,3BA$1.04
Beverly at LakesideC13BR,2BA$1.00
Kara West2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.16
3000 Clarcona Road, Unit # 3253000 Clarcona Road2BR,1BA$1.00
Knights Circle2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08

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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 $3,837.

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 16,069 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 $3,300 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orlando.

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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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