
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $400 (56 Rentals)
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1032 18th St

Colonial Drive Apartments

613 Citrus St

221 S Parramore Ave

RICHARD ALLEN GARDENS

1317 1/2 22nd St

Hillcrest Hampton House

Parramore Oaks
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2200 W Jackson St

1416 Grand St

Kara West

Winford Place Apartments

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430 Sunset Dr

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Amelia Court

City View

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5016 Park Central Dr

Lexington Court

406 Cathcart Ave, Unit Eola’sGarage1Bed

2328 Mid Town Terrace

2336 Mid Town Terrace

4717 S Texas Ave
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Downtown Orlando, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Orlando?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Orlando Studio Apartments | $1,829 | $965 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Orlando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $461 | $4,583 |
Downtown Orlando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $540 | $7,166 |
Downtown Orlando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,104 | $1,359 | $8,392 |
Downtown Orlando 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $760 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Orlando Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Orlando area of Orlando, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at RICHARD ALLEN GARDENS priced from $1,080. Hillcrest Hampton House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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RICHARD ALLEN GARDENS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,080 |
Hillcrest Hampton House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Winford Place Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Amelia Court | The Minimalist | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
Celano | Eola | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Lakeshore at East Mil | One Bedroom One Bath Lg | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Palm Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Lexington Court | Eola | 1BR,1BA | $1,256 |
SoDo Flats | 1 Bedroom Apartments in Downt | 1/1 AU | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Orlando, FL
As of August 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Orlando area is the $1.24 price per square foot 21 James Ave Model at 21 James Ave, Unit 21 James in the in the Downtown Orlando neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Downtown Orlando apartment is the 4177 N Orange Blossom Trail Model at 4177 N Orange Blossom Trail, Unit 304 starting at $2,695 with a $1.63 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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21 James Ave, Unit 21 James | 21 James Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.24 |
4177 N Orange Blossom Trail, Unit 304 | 4177 N Orange Blossom Trail | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
UnionWest | The View | 4BR,4BA | $1.05 |
1015 E Washington St, Unit Downstairs | 1015 E Washington St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Azalea Gardens | Floorplan 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Lake Lucerne Towers | 2 Bedroom R | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
Landon Trace Townhomes | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
Castilian Apartments | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Palm Grove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Winford Place Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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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 $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Orlando?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Orlando is Winford Place Apartments which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Downtown Orlando costs $8,040.
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 93 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 $483 which is $7,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Orlando.
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