Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $400 (64 Rentals)

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Whitney Grove Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitney Grove Apartments

1638 S Crystal Lake DrOrlando, FL 32806
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Kinneret Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kinneret Apartments

515 Delaney AveOrlando, FL 32801
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Palmetto at Lakeside
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto at Lakeside

4444 Rio Grande AveOrlando, FL 32839
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The Oaks Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks Apartments

3222 Clay AveOrlando, FL 32804
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Cloverdale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cloverdale Apartments

1911 Ranwill CtOrlando, FL 32806
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Smith Street Condo
2 Bedroom Apartments

Smith Street Condo

113 E Smith StOrlando, FL 32804
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Crescent Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Club Apartments

4100 S Rio Grande AveOrlando, FL 32839
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La Bella Vida
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Bella Vida

3308-3310 Clay StOrlando, FL 32804
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Whitney Groves Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitney Groves Apartments

1648 S Crystal Lake DrOrlando, FL 32806
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Lakeshore at East Mil
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore at East Mil

1717 Holden AveOrlando, FL 32839
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OCB
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OCB

3205 Orange Center BlvdOrlando, FL 32805
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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 Boca Club priced from $870. Richard Allen Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,079. Here are the most affordable Downtown Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boca Club1x11BR,1BA$870
Richard Allen Gardens2B-H502BR,1BA$1,079
Aspire OrlandoOsceolaStudio,1BA$1,100
The Enclave at Canopy Park1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,111
Kara West1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,151
Winford Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1,160
Lakeshore at East MilOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,189
Castilian ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,199
Amelia CourtThe Minimalist1BR,1BA$1,214
Palm Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Orlando, FL

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Orlando area is the $1.69 price per square foot Floorplan 3 Model at Azalea Gardens in the in the North Orange neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Downtown Orlando apartment is the 2x2 Apt Model at UnionWest starting at $1,600 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the North Orange 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.
Azalea GardensFloorplan 32BR,2BA$1.69
UnionWest2x2 Apt2BR,2BA$1.38
Lake Lucerne Towers2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.60
Landon Trace TownhomesThree Bedroom Flat3BR,2BA$1.50
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
Charles TowneEllington Dormer1BR,1BA$1.69
Kara West1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.61
Winford Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath Classic1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Orlando, Orlando, FL

Ranked #13

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,250.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Orlando is Boca Club which is listed at $870, while the average apartment in Downtown Orlando costs $6,607.

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 201 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 $646 which is $5,961 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Orlando.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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