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property at 304 E South St

304 E South St

OrlandoFL32801

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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 Studio unit found at Palmetto at Lakeside priced from $935. RICHARD ALLEN GARDENS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,080. Here are the most affordable Downtown Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palmetto at LakesideE1Studio,1BA$935
RICHARD ALLEN GARDENS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,080
Hillcrest Hampton HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Winford Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,160
Lakeshore at East MilOne Bedroom One Bath Lg1BR,1BA$1,179
Amelia CourtThe Minimalist1BR,1BA$1,214
Lexington CourtOlive1BR,2BA$1,272
CelanoEola1BR,1BA$1,299
SoDo Flats | 1 Bedroom Apartments in Downt1/1 AU1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Orlando, FL

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Orlando area is the $1.63 price per square foot 4177 N Orange Blossom Trail Model at 4177 N Orange Blossom Trail, Unit 304 in the in the Downtown Orlando neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Downtown Orlando apartment is the The View Model at UnionWest starting at $1,500 with a $1.05 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.
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$1.46
Bella Lago Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.32
Castilian ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.59
Lake Lucerne Towers2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.60
Landon Trace TownhomesThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.50
Palm Grove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.61
Winford Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Orlando

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Orlando?

There are currently 351 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Orlando, FL with pricing that ranges from $461 to $16,165. There are also 291 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Orlando ranging from $700 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Orlando?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Orlando ranges from $700 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,307.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Orlando?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Orlando range from $1,359 to $8,763, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $5,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $760.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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