Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $500 (84 Rentals)

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$1,000 - $2,000

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2500 Marlboro St

OrlandoFL32806

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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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Amelia Court

659 W Amelia StOrlando, FL 32801
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Castilian Apartments
$1,156 - $2,462
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$1,149 - $2,455
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$1,156 - $2,462
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Castilian Apartments

4746 S Rio Grande AveOrlando, FL 32839
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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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Belmont
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$1,350 - $1,977
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$1,281 - $1,908
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$69
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$1,350 - $1,977
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Belmont

5009 Park Central DrOrlando, FL 32839
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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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Downtown Orlando, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Orlando Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Orlando area of Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakeshore at East Mil priced from $1,049. Boca Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,067. Here are the most affordable Downtown Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeshore at East MilOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,049
Boca Club1-60%1BR,1BA$1,067
Hillcrest Hampton HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
52 at Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,107
The Enclave at Canopy Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,110
Amelia CourtThe Minimalist1BR,1BA$1,149
Kara West1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,151
Castilian ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,156
Winford Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Orlando, FL

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Orlando 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 Downtown Orlando apartment is the 2805 E Washington St Model at 2805 E Washington St starting at $2,000 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Downtown Orlando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Orlando apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
UnionWestThe View4BR,4BA$1.05
2805 E Washington St2805 E Washington St2BR,2BA$1.42
Virginia Drive Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Azalea GardensFloorplan 32BR,2BA$1.69
Dunwoodie Place Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.51
Palm Grove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.61
The Enclave at Canopy Park2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Kara West1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
52 at Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Winford Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.66

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Downtown Orlando, Orlando, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States, including Orlando. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Orlando Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Orlando?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Orlando is under $1,160.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Orlando?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Orlando is Lakeshore at East Mil which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Downtown Orlando costs $6,121.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Orlando?

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 205 regular apartments in Downtown Orlando 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 Downtown Orlando?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Orlando have an average cost of $659 which is $5,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Orlando.

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