
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bear Lake Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $900 (55 Rentals)
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Arbors at Maitland Summit

The Grand Reserve at Maitland Park

The Tiffany at Maitland West

Maitland Oaks

355 Springdale Dr

1024 Ashworth Cove

Wymore 360 Apartments

102 Lamplighter Rd, Unit Gina, Unit Gina

Altamonte Terrace
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Hideaway Oaks Studios

285 Wymore Rd

Lotus Landing

949 Cinnamon Ct

Los Altos at Altamonte Springs

ARIUM Altamonte Springs

305 Wymore Rd, Unit #207

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Cortland Mirror Lake

The Preserve at Spring Lake

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Las Palmas
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Glades

Timberlake

208 Afton Square, Unit Unit 203

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The Crest at Altamonte

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827 Camargo Way, Unit 210, Unit 210

920 N Lake Destiny Rd

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629 Dory Ln, Unit 104, Unit 104

Springs Colony by ARIUM

Oaks of Spring Valley

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Edge at Lake Lotus
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850 Grand Regency Pointe

Verandahs at Hunt Club

832 Camargo Way

Raven Crossings Apartments

325 Wymore Rd

944 N Lake Destiny Rd

232 Afton Square

238 Afton Square

946 N Lake Destiny Rd

241 Afton Square
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236 Afton Sq

924 N Lake Destiny Rd

920 Lake Destiny Rd

922 N Lake Destiny Rd

224 Afton Square

249 Afton Square

920 N Lake Destiny Rd

958 Salt Pond Pl

501 Mansfield Dr

246 Afton Square
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Bear Lake, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bear Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake Studio Apartments | $1,345 | $1,100 | $2,435 |
| Bear Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $1,000 | $2,770 |
| Bear Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $1,130 | $3,020 |
| Bear Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,573 | $5,423 |
| Bear Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $2,341 | $3,250 |
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Cheapest Available Bear Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bear Lake area of Orlando, FL is a Studio unit found at Hideaway Oaks Studios priced from $1,040. Wymore 360 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,138. Here are the most affordable Bear Lake apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hideaway Oaks Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| Wymore 360 Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,138 |
| Lotus Landing | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
| ARIUM Altamonte Springs | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| Cortland Mirror Lake | Blue | Studio,1BA | $1,271 |
| Douglaston Villas & Townhomes | The Barcelona I | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
| The Crest at Altamonte | Amelia Gold | 1BR,1BA | $1,291 |
| Las Palmas | The Solitaire | 1BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| Glades | Oxford | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bear Lake, FL
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bear Lake area is the $1.54 price per square foot Appaloosa Model at Verandahs at Hunt Club in the in the Bear Lake neighborhood starting from $1,823. The second greatest value Bear Lake apartment is the The Como Model at Boca Vista Apartments starting at $1,649 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Weathersfield neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bear Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verandahs at Hunt Club | Appaloosa | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Boca Vista Apartments | The Como | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Stone Creek at Wekiva | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Dwell Maitland | Paladium | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Preserve at Spring Lake | Tupelo | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Wymore 360 Apartments | B1-R | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Douglaston Villas & Townhomes | Barcelona II | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| The Grand Reserve at Maitland Park | The Grand A | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Los Altos at Altamonte Springs | One Bedroom A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Lotus Landing | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bear Lake Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bear Lake?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bear Lake is at Cortland Mirror Lake listed at $1,271.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bear Lake Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bear Lake Apartment is $1,087 at Wymore 360 Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bear Lake Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bear Lake is starting from $1,345 at The Preserve at Spring Lake.
What is the most affordable Bear Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bear Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Los Altos at Altamonte Springs and starts from $1,573.
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