
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Orlando, FL from $500 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Business District area of Orlando.


City View

221 S Parramore Ave

Richard Allen Gardens

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730 N Westmoreland Dr, Unit b

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Amelia Court

1011-1013 Dewitt Dr
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Julian

Lexington Court

507 S Lee Ave

615 Hillcrest St, Unit B

1014 E South St

Lake Lucerne Towers

MAA Parkside
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Mondrian Lake Eola

901 Colyer St

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Steelhouse Orlando

Paramount on Lake Eola

Kinneret Apartments

Lake Eola Heights Broadway Marquee

Harwood Street
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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 | $1,569 | $1,095 | $2,550 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $849 | $2,918 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $580 | $3,628 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,959 | $657 | $9,000 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,065 | $760 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Business District Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan A Affordable | 2BR,2BA | $999 |
| Amelia Court | The Minimalist | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Julian | S1LL | Studio,1BA | $1,203 |
| Lexington Court | Eola | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
| Steelhouse Orlando | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnionWest | The View | 4BR,4BA | $1.05 |
| 322 E Central Blvd, Unit apt 911 | 322 E Central Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| 760 North Westmoreland Drive, Unit 2 | 760 North Westmoreland Drive | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 322 E Central Blvd, Unit 1506 | 322 E Central Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $2.31 |
| Radius Orlando Apartments | Latitude | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| City View | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan A Affordable | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 109 S Osceola Ave | 109 S Osceola Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Lake Lucerne Towers | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Parramore Oaks Phase II | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Lexington Court | Olive | 1BR,2BA | $2.25 |
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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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