
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $400 (395 Rentals)
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5530 Old Cheney Hwy, Unit Apartment 3

14503 Kristenright LN, Unit 1, Unit 1

14613 Kristenright Ln

6913 Cocos Dr

5530 Old Cheney Hwy, Unit 2

6913 Cocos Dr

1213 Corbett Ln, Unit Corbett unit 1

1213 Corbett Ln, Unit Corbett unit 1

1406 Conway Rd
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1815 Larkin Ave

1815 Larkin Ave

1406 Conway Rd

1353 Karok St

10519 Wyndcliff Dr

2986 S Tanner Rd

5819 Hibiscus Rd

6530 Lake Pembroke Pl

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5423 Andover Dr
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2948 S Semoran Blvd, Unit UNIT 1202

4510 Cranston Pl

8885 Venezia Plantation Dr

4510 Cranston Pl

Woodlake Villas

District On Baldwin Park

1406 Conway Rd

1815 Larkin Ave

8314 Calais Cir

Bridgewater by Trion Living
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4247 Gumbo Limbo Dr

4247 Gumbo Limbo Dr

5101 Curry Ford Rd

5423 Andover Dr

5819 Hibiscus Rd

Valencia Trace

Wingwood

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Goldelm at Salerno

Fountains at Lee Vista
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5819 Hibiscus Rd

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5113 Curry Ford Rd

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East Orlando, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Orlando?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Orlando Studio Apartments | $1,512 | $985 | $3,577 |
| East Orlando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $452 | $3,522 |
| East Orlando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $528 | $5,113 |
| East Orlando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $588 | $5,019 |
| East Orlando 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $710 | $4,431 |
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There are currently 395 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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Cheapest Available East Orlando Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Orlando area of Orlando, FL is a 6 Beds unit found at The Retreat West priced from $899. The Retreat East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable East Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat West | 6BR/6.5BA - Belmont | 6BR,6BA | $899 |
| The Retreat East | The Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $955 |
| Hollow Brook | 1BR60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Blossom Corners Apartments | Studio Laminate | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
| Carlton Arms of Winter Park | Studio Downstairs | Studio,1BA | $1,080 |
| Solis at Winter Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Sunset Place | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
| Northgate Lakes | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $1,090 |
| Winter Park Woods Apartments | A1-Studio, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,093 |
| Harbor Beach | Barber | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Orlando, FL
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Orlando area is the $0.60 price per square foot Lumpkin B -4x4.5 Model at The Station Alafaya in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value East Orlando apartment is the E3 Model at The 9 Central Florida starting at $999 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Orlando apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Station Alafaya | Lumpkin B -4x4.5 | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.60 |
| The 9 Central Florida | E3 | 5BR,5BA | $0.64 |
| The Retreat East | The Sunrise D1 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.66 |
| Campus Crossings on Alafaya | 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.52 |
| The Retreat West | 3BR/3BA - Birchmore 3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Sandpiper Glen 62+ Apartments | Three Bedroom B | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Mendel Villas | 80 MKT RENT | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| Hub Orlando | 3x3 Balcony | 3BR,3BA | $1.04 |
| The Rook | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Northgate Lakes | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Orlando Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Orlando?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Orlando is at Blossom Corners Apartments listed at $1,055.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Orlando Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Orlando Apartment is $1,045 at Hollow Brook.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Orlando Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Orlando is starting from $1,240 at Hollow Brook.
What is the most affordable East Orlando Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Orlando Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northgate Lakes and starts from $1,090.
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