Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Lakes Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (40 Rentals)

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Hawthorne Groves
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$1,332 - $1,961
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Hawthorne Groves

204 Hawthorne Groves BlvdOrlando, FL 32835
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Fusion Apartments
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$1,582 - $1,882
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Fusion Apartments

2603 Silkwood CirOrlando, FL 32818
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West Oaks Apartments

6900 W Colonial DrOrlando, FL 32818
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Woodhill

7200 Woodhill Park DrOrlando, FL 32818
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Woodridge Apartments
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Woodridge Apartments

7351 Woodridge Park DrOrlando, FL 32818
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Beacon Hill Apartments

7493 Beacon Hill LoopOrlando, FL 32818
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Cheapest Available Highland Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Lakes area of Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community priced from $880. Orlando Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $958. Here are the most affordable Highland Lakes apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ CommunityHighrise1BR,1BA$880
Orlando TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$958
ARIUM LakeviewA11BR,1BA$1,039
Residences Emerald Villas2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,069
Southern Oaks ResidencesJasmineStudio,1BA$1,104
Stella West1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,119
Misty OaksA-31BR,1BA$1,145
Woodridge Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,216
Highgate Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,225
Amara at Metro WestA2 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,252

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Lakes, FL

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Lakes area is the $1.55 price per square foot Three Bedroom A Model at Fusion Apartments in the in the Lake Lotta Towers neighborhood starting from $1,832. The second greatest value Highland Lakes apartment is the Sherwood DN Model at Hawthorne Groves starting at $1,909 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Ashton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fusion ApartmentsThree Bedroom A3BR,2BA$1.55
Hawthorne GrovesSherwood DN2BR,2BA$1.66
Timber Sound 13x23BR,2BA$1.32
Rolling Hills Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.45
Lake Sherwood ApartmentsCoventry3BR,2BA$1.51
1801 MetrowestB12BR,2BA$1.59
The Park at MilanoMessina2BR,2BA$1.56
Residences Emerald Villas2 Bedrooms / 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.51
Hibiscus Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Woodridge Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Lakes Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Lakes?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Lakes is Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Highland Lakes costs $2,353.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Lakes?

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 9 regular apartments in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes?

Cheap apartments in Highland Lakes have an average cost of $249 which is $2,104 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Lakes.

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