Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $400 (58 Rentals)

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Avalon Reserve
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Reserve

14451 Avalon Reserve BlvdOrlando, FL 32828
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Windward Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Windward Apartments

1746 Bowen DrOrlando, FL 32822
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Iris Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Flats

5767 Beau Barton PlOrlando, FL 32807
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Harbor Beach
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Beach

5757 Five Flags BlvdOrlando, FL 32822
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Brandywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandywood Apartments

6635 Breeze WayOrlando, FL 32807
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Conway Forest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Conway Forest

2520 S Conway RdOrlando, FL 32812
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Sunset Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Place

5953 Curry Ford RdOrlando, FL 32822
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Wentworth Properties
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wentworth Properties

10200 Dylan StOrlando, FL 32825
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The Soul of the City Beautiful: What Life in Orlando Is Really Like

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Bellagio
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellagio

3312 S Semoran BlvdOrlando, FL 32822
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Conway Club
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Conway Club

1900 S Conway RdOrlando, FL 32812
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Top Neighborhoods Near Orlando Major Employers

Learn about the best places to live near major employers in Orlando with original content written by our Local Expert Darla Ferrara

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Tuscany at Aloma
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscany at Aloma

6999 Aloma AveWinter Park, FL 32792
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Winter Park Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Winter Park Oaks

325 Balfour DrWinter Park, FL 32792
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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East Orlando, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Orlando Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Orlando area of Orlando, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Retreat East priced from $899. The Retreat West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable East Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat EastThe Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x44BR,4BA$899
The Retreat West6BR/6.5BA - Belmont6BR,6BA$935
The Lofts4x2 Loft Renovated4BR,2BA$950
Harbor BeachBarber1BR,1BA$999
SorayaAries1BR,1BA$999
District On Baldwin ParkExecutive StudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Northgate Lakes3x33BR,3BA$1,035
Serena Winter ParkChampions1BR,1BA$1,049
Woodlake VillasStudioStudio,1BA$1,061
Sunset PlaceS1Studio,1BA$1,076

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Orlando, FL

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Orlando area is the $0.66 price per square foot Lumpkin B Furnished-4x4.5 Model at The Station Alafaya in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value East Orlando apartment is the The Keys Flat - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East starting at $1,099 with a $0.65 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Station AlafayaLumpkin B Furnished-4x4.54BR,4.5BA$0.66
The Retreat EastThe Keys Flat - 4x44BR,4BA$0.65
The QuadPlatinum 4BR 4BA4BR,4BA$0.47
The Retreat West3BR/3BA - Milledge 33BR,3BA$0.81
Arden VillasB2 Renovated2BR,2BA$0.80
Orion on Orpington4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.73
Mendel Villas80 MKT RENT2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Northgate Lakes3x33BR,3BA$0.88
The Rook2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
San Jose Apartments2x1 10332BR,1BA$1.17

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Your Guide to the Perfect Orlando Neighborhood for Student Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities 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 our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Orlando Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Orlando?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Orlando is under $1,076.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Orlando is Harbor Beach which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Orlando costs $1,774.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 354 regular apartments in East 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 East Orlando?

Cheap apartments in East Orlando have an average cost of $688 which is $1,086 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Orlando.

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When people think of Orlando, Florida, they dream of theme parks and sunny weather, and rightfully so. It’s that energy that keeps this city a mainstay in the global tourist industry.

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