Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Orlando, FL from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Amelia Court
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$1,149 - $2,475
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$1,149 - $2,475

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Amelia Court

659 W Amelia StOrlando, FL 32801
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  • Low Income

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Julian
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$1,203 - $2,517
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$1,203 - $2,517

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Julian

480 N Terry AveOrlando, FL 32801
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Mondrian Lake Eola
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$1,424 - $3,067
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$1,329 - $2,972
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$1,424 - $3,067
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Mondrian Lake Eola

125 E Pine StOrlando, FL 32801
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Steelhouse Orlando
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$1,455 - $2,495
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$1,343 - $2,383
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$112

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$1,455 - $2,495
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Steelhouse Orlando

750 N Orange AveOrlando, FL 32801
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Kinneret Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kinneret Apartments

515 Delaney AveOrlando, FL 32801
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Harwood Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harwood Street

714 E Harwood StOrlando, FL 32803

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1219 Oregon St
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1219 Oregon St

1219 Oregon StOrlando, FL 32803
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55 WEST
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

55 WEST

55 W Church StOrlando, FL 32801
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Central Business District, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Orlando, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at City View priced from $999. Amelia Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City View2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan A Affordable2BR,2BA$999
Amelia CourtThe Minimalist1BR,1BA$1,149
JulianS1LLStudio,1BA$1,203
Lexington CourtEola1BR,1BA$1,256
Steelhouse OrlandoA11BR,1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, FL

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.05 price per square foot The View Model at UnionWest in the in the North Orange neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 322 E Central Blvd Model at 322 E Central Blvd, Unit apt 911 starting at $2,400 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Downtown Orlando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
UnionWestThe View4BR,4BA$1.05
322 E Central Blvd, Unit apt 911322 E Central Blvd2BR,2BA$2.07
760 North Westmoreland Drive, Unit 2760 North Westmoreland Drive2BR,2BA$1.73
322 E Central Blvd, Unit 1506322 E Central Blvd2BR,2BA$2.31
Radius Orlando ApartmentsLatitude2BR,2BA$2.28
City View2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan A Affordable2BR,2BA$0.96
109 S Osceola Ave109 S Osceola Ave1BR,1BA$2.04
Lake Lucerne Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.82
Parramore Oaks Phase IIA11BR,1BA$2.10
Lexington CourtOlive1BR,2BA$2.25

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Central Business District, Orlando, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Central Business District, Orlando, and the greater Orlando area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $1,413.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?

The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Amelia Court which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $2,421.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?

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 177 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?

Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $880 which is $1,541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.

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