Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $400 (56 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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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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Boca Club
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boca Club

3114 Cr Smith StOrlando, FL 32805
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113 E Smith St
2 Bedroom Apartments

113 E Smith St

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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OCB
2 Bedroom Apartments

OCB

3205 Orange Center BlvdOrlando, FL 32805
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Harwood Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harwood Street

714 E Harwood StOrlando, FL 32803
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Celano
1 Bedroom Apartments

Celano

2401 S Bumby AveOrlando, FL 32806
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Primrose Orlando
1 Bedroom Apartments

Primrose Orlando

2716 E Washington StOrlando, FL 32803
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Hope Square Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Square Apartments

2919 Orange Center BlvdOrlando, FL 32805
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Park Plaza Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza Apartments

101 S Bumby AveOrlando, FL 32803
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RICHARD ALLEN GARDENS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,080
Hillcrest Hampton HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Winford Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,160
Amelia CourtThe Minimalist1BR,1BA$1,214
CelanoEola1BR,1BA$1,249
Lakeshore at East MilOne Bedroom One Bath Lg1BR,1BA$1,249
Palm Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,250
Lexington CourtEola1BR,1BA$1,256
SoDo Flats | 1 Bedroom Apartments in Downt1/1 AU1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 James Ave, Unit 21 James21 James Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.24
4177 N Orange Blossom Trail, Unit 3044177 N Orange Blossom Trail3BR,2BA$1.63
UnionWestThe View4BR,4BA$1.05
1015 E Washington St, Unit Downstairs1015 E Washington St2BR,1BA$1.63
Azalea GardensFloorplan 22BR,2BA$1.50
Lake Lucerne Towers2 Bedroom R2BR,2BA$1.70
Landon Trace TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Castilian ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.67
Palm Grove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.61
Winford Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.66

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Downtown Orlando, Orlando, FL

Ranked #15

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

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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 $1,299.

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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