
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Orlando, FL from $400 (69 Rentals)
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Parramore Oaks Phase II

City View

812 W Livingston St

813-819 Irma Ave

317 Harwood St

Beacon at Creative Village

Richard Allen Gardens

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Amelia Court

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Julian
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Lexington Court

Skyhouse Orlando

813 W Jefferson St

Steelhouse Orlando

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Mondrian Lake Eola

860 North Orange Avenue, Unit Studio

Central Station on Orange

621 W South St

MAA Robinson

Lake Lucerne Towers
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639 E Amelia St

639 E Amelia St

MAA Parkside

616 Palmer St

637 Harwood St, Unit 7

Paramount on Lake Eola

Aspire Orlando

Radius Orlando Apartments

317 E Livingston St

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703 Palmer St, Unit 2

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701 Palmer St, Unit 701 palmer st. Orlando florida

109 S Osceola Ave

1049 Colyer Street

Anderson Oaks

Kinneret Apartments

Delaney

St. Regis Apartments

Lake Eola Heights Broadway Marquee

Harwood Street
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740 W Robinson St

707 West Jefferson Street

55 WEST

817 Bentley St

616 Eola Dr

1219 Oregon St

860 N Orange Ave

126 E Concord St

320 Lakeview St

622 Harwood St
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Central Business District, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,477 | $900 | $2,520 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,144 | $2,915 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $904 | $3,270 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,989 | $1,495 | $9,000 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $760 | $7,835 |
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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 Parramore Oaks Phase II priced from $904. St. Regis Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramore Oaks Phase II | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $904 |
| St. Regis Apartments | 0 Bedroom,1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
| Beacon at Creative Village | The Skyline (b) - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Amelia Court | The Minimalist | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Julian | S1LL | Studio,1BA | $1,223 |
| City View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lexington Court | Eola | 1BR,1BA | $1,336 |
| 55 WEST | The Lucerne | Studio,1BA | $1,436 |
| Skyhouse Orlando | 1x1 593 | 1BR,1BA | $1,470 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, FL
As of July 10, 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 B9 Model at Steelhouse Orlando starting at $2,180 with a $1.89 price per square foot in the North Orange neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnionWest | The View | 4BR,4BA | $1.05 |
| Steelhouse Orlando | B9 | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Lake Lucerne Towers | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 109 S Osceola Ave | 109 S Osceola Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Central Station on Orange | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Radius Orlando Apartments | Legend | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Parramore Oaks Phase II | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| NORA Apartments | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| City View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A Market | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Lexington Court | Olive | 1BR,2BA | $2.44 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Business District, Orlando, FL
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3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,470.
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 $1,214, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $2,482.
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 182 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 $936 which is $1,546 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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