
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $400 (265 Rentals)
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1406 Conway Rd

1815 Larkin Ave

1815 Larkin Ave

1406 Conway Rd

1224 Moselle Ave

14501 Daring Ave

5530 Old Cheney Hwy, Unit 2

4047 Stonefield Dr

918 Murdock Blvd
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14503 Kristenright LN, Unit 1

1406 Conway Rd

2988 S Tanner Rd

10942 Pinewood Cove Ln

1815 Larkin Ave

El Dorado Senior Apartments 55 or Over

8885 Venezia Plantation Dr

2948 S Semoran Blvd, Unit 1202

8328 Cristobal Cir

4510 Cranston Pl
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4510 Cranston Pl

4233 Forest Island Dr

10950 Fernando St

10950 Fernando St

10950 Fernando St

8726 Brackenwood Dr

District On Baldwin Park

Wingwood

10042 Ian St

11630 Cameron St, Unit C
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5819 Hibiscus Rd

10950 Fernando St

Magnolia Apartments

Goldelm at Salerno

Royal Isles Apartments

7007 Karden Way

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The Cornerstone Apartments

Current Orlando

Retreat at Valencia Apartment Homes

5101 Curry Ford Rd
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Academy on Eastern Lake

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Cricket Club Apartments

Shoreview at Baldwin Park

Valencia Trace

Woodlake Villas

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Marbella Pointe and Marbella Cove

Bridgewater by Trion Living

The Villas At Pinecrest

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Maris Pointe

4051 E Michigan St, Unit 4051 E Michigan Street
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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 | $1,509 | $1,000 | $2,476 |
| East Orlando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $528 | $3,096 |
| East Orlando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $641 | $4,248 |
| East Orlando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,269 | $748 | $4,840 |
| East Orlando 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $695 | $3,930 |
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There are currently 265 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 $899. 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 | $899 |
| Bellagio | Sully | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Northgate Lakes | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $1,035 |
| Azure Winter Park | Corrine | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Cornerstone Apartments | Elm | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Blossom Corners Apartments | Studio Laminate | Studio,1BA | $1,055 |
| Liv at Winter Park Apartment Homes | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,066 |
| Sunset Place | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,076 |
| Conway Forest | Tangelo | 1BR,1BA | $1,079 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Orlando, FL
As of July 04, 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 The Keys Townhome - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East starting at $1,075 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 Retreat East | The Keys Townhome - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.64 |
| The Retreat West | 3BR/3BA - Birchmore 3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| The 9 Central Florida | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.78 |
| Mendel Villas | 80 MKT RENT | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| Vale East Student Living | Oakridge | 3BR,3BA | $0.84 |
| Hub Orlando | 3x3 Balcony | 3BR,3BA | $1.04 |
| The Rook | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Knights Circle | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Northgate Lakes | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
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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 $1,079.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Orlando?
The cheapest apartment in East Orlando is The Cornerstone Apartments which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in East Orlando costs $2,104.
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 155 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 $547 which is $1,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Orlando.
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An Orlando Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
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