Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Lakes Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $800 (5 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Lakes area of Orlando.

Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community
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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 |
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Highland Lakes Studio Apartments | $995 | $840 | $1,150 |
Highland Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $890 | $2,179 |
Highland Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $1,100 | $2,408 |
Highland Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,550 | $2,863 |
Highland Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,789 | $2,740 |
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There are currently 5 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 Studio unit found at Sunset Oaks priced from $840. Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Highland Lakes apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sunset Oaks | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community | Highrise | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
Misty Oaks Apartments | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Lakes, FL
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Lakes area is the $1.50 price per square foot Coventry Model at Lake Sherwood Apartments in the in the Ashton Park neighborhood starting from $1,623. The second greatest value Highland Lakes apartment is the NC 2.2 Model at Terra at Highgate Apartment Homes starting at $1,475 with a $1.42 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. |
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Lake Sherwood Apartments | Coventry | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Terra at Highgate Apartment Homes | NC 2.2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Metro Village Luxury Apartments | Victorian | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
Fusion Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Indigo West | Indigo 3 - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
The Park at Milano | Messina | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
Ellery at Lake Sherwood | The Fleming | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Residences at West Place Apartments | The Palermo | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Vista Verde | Windermere | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community | Villa | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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 $890, while the average apartment in Highland Lakes costs $2,175.
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 2 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 $302 which is $1,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Lakes.
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