
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Lakes Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (10 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Lakes area of Orlando.


Orlando Terrace

Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community
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Misty Oaks

Hibiscus Place Apartments

6712 Stardust Ln, Unit 6712 Stardust Lane
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Highland Lakes, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Lakes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lakes Studio Apartments | $1,182 | $800 | $2,404 |
| Highland Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $750 | $1,709 |
| Highland Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,155 | $2,210 |
| Highland Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $821 | $2,424 |
| Highland Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $1,733 | $4,268 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Lakes Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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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 3 Beds unit found at Timber Sound 2 priced from $821. Orlando Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable Highland Lakes apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Sound 2 | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $821 |
| Orlando Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $867 |
| Misty Oaks | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Lakes, FL
As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Lakes area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Rolling Hills Apartment Homes in the in the Rosemont neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Highland Lakes apartment is the Camden Model at Lake Sherwood Apartments starting at $1,481 with a $1.31 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Lake Sherwood Apartments | Camden | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Timber Sound 2 | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Vista Verde | Westerly | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| The Park at Milano | Messina | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Hawthorne Groves | Birchwood DN | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Indigo West | Indigo 2 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Rosala West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Woodridge Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 6712 Stardust Ln, Unit 6712 Stardust Lane | 6712 Stardust Ln | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Lakes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland Lakes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Lakes is under $1,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Lakes is Orlando Terrace which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Highland Lakes costs $2,908.
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 19 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 $394 which is $2,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Lakes.
Expert Rental Resources
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