
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Lakes Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Lakes area of Orlando.


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Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community

Orlando Terrace

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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 | $962 | $850 | $1,113 |
| Highland Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $750 | $1,783 |
| Highland Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,634 | $701 | $2,223 |
| Highland Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $822 | $2,575 |
| Highland Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,733 | $2,908 |
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There are currently 40 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 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 $912. Here are the most affordable Highland Lakes apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community | Highrise | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Orlando Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $912 |
| Misty Oaks | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Residences Emerald Villas | 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,069 |
| Southern Oaks Residences | Jasmine | Studio,1BA | $1,093 |
| Woodridge Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
| Preserve at Emerald Villas - 55+ | Merlin | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| ARIUM Lakeview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,111 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Lakes, FL
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Lakes area is the $1.51 price per square foot Three Bedroom A Model at Fusion Apartments in the in the Lake Lotta Towers neighborhood starting from $1,782. The second greatest value Highland Lakes apartment is the 3x2 Model at Timber Sound 2 starting at $1,507 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Timberleaf 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Apartments | Three Bedroom A | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Timber Sound 2 | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Rolling Hills Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Whispering Oaks | The Oakshade | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Vista Verde | Westerly | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Residences Emerald Villas | 2 Bedrooms / 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Hibiscus Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 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 |
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 $1,111.
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 $2,908.
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 20 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 $392 which is $2,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Lakes.
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