
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Business District Orlando, FL from $300 (67 Rentals)
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480 N Orange Ave, Unit 415

Parramore Oaks Phase II

Richard Allen Gardens

221 S Parramore Ave

912 Bentley St

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421 S Hyer Ave, Unit D, Unit D

812 W Livingston St, Unit B

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Julian

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Amelia Court
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Lexington Court

607 S Summerlin Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

605 S Summerlin Ave

706 E Pine St

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Mondrian Lake Eola

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644 E Harwood St, Unit 644, Unit 644

Lake Lucerne Towers

1014 E South St

728 Ellwood Ave
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1311 Oregon St

MAA Robinson

Steelhouse Orlando

304 E South St, Unit 4022, Unit 4022

Central Station on Orange

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616 Palmer St

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503 Chatham Ave

812 W Livingston St, Unit A

202 E South St, Unit 4049, Unit 4049

Aspire Orlando

911 N Orange Ave, Unit 513 Uptown Place, Unit 513 Uptown Place

320 Lakeview St, Unit 214, Unit 214

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716 S Mills Ave, Unit 716, Unit 716

860 N Orange Ave, Unit 130, Unit 130

109 S Osceola Ave
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19 Thornton Ave

905 W Anderson St

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Lake Eola Heights Broadway Marquee

Harwood Street

817 Bentley St

1219 Oregon St

55 WEST

35 Hill Ave
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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 | $1,530 | $1,075 | $2,842 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,845 | $272 | $2,918 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $580 | $4,397 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,974 | $657 | $9,000 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $760 | $8,500 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Parramore Oaks Phase II priced from $1,089. Julian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,213. 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 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Julian | S1LL | Studio,1BA | $1,213 |
| Amelia Court | The Minimalist | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Lexington Court | Olive | 1BR,2BA | $1,269 |
| City View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| MAA Robinson | Studio M1 0x1 461 SF | Studio,1BA | $1,393 |
| Steelhouse Orlando | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,470 |
| Central Station on Orange | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, FL
As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.71 price per square foot 509 E Church St Model at 509 E Church St, Unit #1 in the in the Downtown Orlando neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the The View Model at UnionWest starting at $1,500 with a $1.05 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 509 E Church St, Unit #1 | 509 E Church St | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 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 |
| 109 S Osceola Ave | 109 S Osceola Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| NORA Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 716 S Mills Ave, Unit 716 | 716 S Mills Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Parramore Oaks Phase II | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| City View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A Market | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 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 $1,499.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Parramore Oaks Phase II which is listed at $1,089, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $2,500.
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 244 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 $940 which is $1,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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