
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $500 (87 Rentals)
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Town Oaks Flats

912 Bentley St

2008 Page Ave

City View

1626 Roosevelt Ave

Boca Club

Colonial Drive Apartments

221 S Parramore Ave

2920 E Jefferson St
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2222 W South St

1233 Virginia Dr

Richard Allen Gardens

Parramore Oaks

1317 1/2 22nd St

52 at Park

The Enclave at Canopy Park

Hillcrest Hampton House

Kara West

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2309 S Mills Ave

1304 Kaley Ave

Amelia Court

Charles Towne

Primrose Orlando

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Julian

Lexington Court

Mondrian Lake Eola
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2226 Metropolitan Way

Dunwoodie Place Apartments

4020 Billingsgate Rd, Unit apartment for rent

Audubon Park

1430 Lake Weldona Dr, Unit 1 Bdrm Appt - Lake Views

Belmont

55 W Church St

1014 E South St

Lake Lucerne Towers

M North
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306 Lakeview St

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306 Lakeview St

District West

Ridley on Main

Steelhouse

2885 S Osceola Ave, Unit C2

3022 Fairway Ln
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Orlando Studio Apartments | $1,625 | $965 | $7,000 |
| Downtown Orlando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $506 | $4,412 |
| Downtown Orlando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $601 | $5,419 |
| Downtown Orlando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,561 | $729 | $6,050 |
| Downtown Orlando 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $760 | $4,217 |
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There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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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 1 Bed unit found at City View priced from $849. Boca Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Downtown Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| City View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan B Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Boca Club | 2-50% HOME | 2BR,2BA | $1,049 |
| Parramore Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| 52 at Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
| Lakeshore at East Mil | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Hillcrest Hampton House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Kara West | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,151 |
| Winford Place Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Castilian Apartments | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Orlando, FL
As of January 09, 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 429 Ventura Ave Model at 429 Ventura Ave, Unit 3b starting at $1,795 with a $1.63 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnionWest | The View | 4BR,4BA | $1.05 |
| 429 Ventura Ave, Unit 3b | 429 Ventura Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
| Landon Trace Townhomes | Three Bedroom Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Dunwoodie Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Palm Grove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Enclave at Canopy Park | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| Kara West | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 52 at Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 2920 E Jefferson St | 2920 E Jefferson St | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Winford Place Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Classic | 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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Orlando?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Orlando is City View which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Downtown Orlando costs $6,734.
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 193 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 $628 which is $6,106 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Orlando.
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