
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mercy Drive Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $600 (34 Rentals)
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Orlando Terrace

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Boca Club

Avalyn West

Village Park

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The Hudson

Alvista West Vue

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4705 Almond Willow Dr

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Urban Square

936 Pinedale Ave

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Fern Grove (55 + Senior Community)

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Rosala West
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Mercy Drive, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mercy Drive?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Drive Studio Apartments | $1,133 | $849 | $2,193 |
| Mercy Drive 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,471 | $915 | $3,409 |
| Mercy Drive 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $773 | $2,728 |
| Mercy Drive 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,748 | $905 | $3,399 |
| Mercy Drive 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,333 | $1,834 | $4,204 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mercy Drive Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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Cheapest Available Mercy Drive Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mercy Drive area of Orlando, FL is a Studio unit found at Orlando Terrace priced from $833. Timber Sound 1 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Mercy Drive apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $833 |
| Timber Sound 1 | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $905 |
| Preserve at Emerald Villas - 55+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath 50% | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Colonial Drive Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Village Park | 1 Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Stella West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Southern Oaks Residences | Azalea Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Avalyn West | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,134 |
| Rosala West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Highgate Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercy Drive, FL
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercy Drive area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2.5 Bath B1 Model at Village Townhomes in the in the Rosemont neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Mercy Drive apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Rolling Hills Apartment Homes starting at $1,549 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Rosemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercy Drive apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Townhomes | 2 Bed/ 2.5 Bath B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.13 |
| Rolling Hills Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Timber Sound 1 | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Oak Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| 52 at Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Hibiscus Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Highgate Apartments | 1/1-RH | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Avalyn West | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Rosala West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Stella West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMercy Drive, Orlando, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercy Drive Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mercy Drive?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mercy Drive is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mercy Drive?
The cheapest apartment in Mercy Drive is Preserve at Emerald Villas - 55+ which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Mercy Drive costs $3,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mercy Drive?
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 14 regular apartments in Mercy Drive 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 Mercy Drive?
Cheap apartments in Mercy Drive have an average cost of $404 which is $3,496 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mercy Drive.
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