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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Orlando, FL

Pricing Updated: 09/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Orlando, FL area range in price from $550 to $65,000 with an overall median price of $4,679. The three Orlando neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Countryside at $1,150, Creative Village at $908, and Rio Grand at $865. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Orlando Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Countryside$1,800$1,15022
Creative Village$1,850$9083
Rio Grand$1,890$8659
Englewood Park$1,925$1,09532
Rosemont North$2,115$99516
Lake Weston$2,135$1,47511
Goldsboro Community$2,145$66018
Lake Sherwood Hills$2,150$1,3008
Sunset Lake$2,150$1,1955
Pine Hills$2,170$60064

Cheapest Available Orlando Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orlando, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Ekos at Lake Shadow in the Courtland Street neighborhood priced from $560. Altamonte Terrace in the Orienta Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orlando apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ekos at Lake ShadowB1 302BR,2BA$560
Altamonte TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
City View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan B Affordable1BR,1BA$849
Orlando SkyThe IndigoStudio,1BA$899
The Retreat West6BR/6.5BA - Belmont6BR,6BA$899
San Jose Apartments1x1 8631BR,1BA$903
Orlando TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$912
Lorenzo At East MilA21BR,1BA$930
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Classic1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orlando, FL

As of September 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orlando area is the $0.67 price per square foot Platinum 4BR 4BA Model at The Quad in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Orlando 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 Orlando apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The QuadPlatinum 4BR 4BA4BR,4BA$0.67
The Retreat EastThe Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x44BR,4BA$0.74
The Retreat West3BR/3BA - Fairview3BR,3BA$0.87
Orion on Orpington4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.76
Campus Crossings on Alafaya4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom4BR,2.5BA$0.58
Hub Orlando3x3 Balcony3BR,3BA$1.08
San Jose Apartments2x1 10332BR,1BA$1.05
Ekos at Lake ShadowB1 302BR,2BA$0.57
Knights Circle2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Pointe at CentralB22BR,2BA$1.04

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Orlando, FL

Ranked #2

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Orlando, FL

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orlando Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Orlando?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Orlando is at Orlando Sky listed at $899.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Orlando Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Orlando Apartment is $800 at Altamonte Terrace.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Orlando is starting from $560 at Ekos at Lake Shadow.

What is the most affordable Orlando Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Orlando Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Retreat West and starts from $1,109.

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