Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $400 (177 Rentals)

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property at 4136 Iberis Ln

4136 Iberis Ln

OrlandoFL32822

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461 Harrell Dr

OrlandoFL32828

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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 6 Beds unit found at The Retreat West priced from $899. San Jose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $903. Here are the most affordable East Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat West6BR/6.5BA - Belmont6BR,6BA$899
San Jose Apartments1x1 8631BR,1BA$903
Orion on Orpington4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$945
The Lofts4x2 Loft Renovated4BR,2BA$965
Sunset PlaceA1Studio,1BA$997
HOLLOW BROOK1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,045
The Retreat EastThe Sunrise D1 - 4x44BR,4BA$1,060
Barber Park ApartmentsLaketreeStudio,1BA$1,068
Mystic CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
GOLDEN OAKS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Orlando, FL

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Orlando area is the $0.64 price per square foot Woodbury Flat Furnished-4x4 Model at The Station Alafaya in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,125. The second greatest value East Orlando apartment is the Platinum 4BR 4BA Model at The Quad starting at $799 with a $0.53 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 AlafayaWoodbury Flat Furnished-4x44BR,4BA$0.64
The QuadPlatinum 4BR 4BA4BR,4BA$0.53
The Retreat EastThe Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x44BR,4BA$0.74
The Retreat West3BR/3BA - Fairview3BR,3BA$0.90
The Accolade Collegiate Village EastD34BR,4BA$0.91
Orion on Orpington4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.76
The Accolade Collegiate Village West4x4D14BR,4BA$0.78
Campus Crossings on Alafaya4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom4BR,2.5BA$0.58
GOLDEN OAKS3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.05
Pointe at CentralB22BR,2BA$1.04

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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 $1,099.

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

The cheapest apartment in East Orlando is San Jose Apartments which is listed at $903, while the average apartment in East Orlando costs $2,038.

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 192 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 $847 which is $1,191 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Orlando.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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