
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rio Grand Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $400 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rio Grand area of Orlando.


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Parramore Oaks Phase II

Boca Club

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Avalyn West
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Lakeshore at East Mil

930 18th St

City View

Grand East Village

Richard Allen Gardens

Kara West
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The Enclave at Canopy Park

2725 Uintah Ave

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Castilian Apartments

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Julian

Isles at East Millenia

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Dunwoodie Place Apartments
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Belmont

Town Oaks Flats

1339 Winnifred St
Rio Grand, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rio Grand?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grand Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $965 | $2,810 |
| Rio Grand 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $486 | $2,918 |
| Rio Grand 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $575 | $3,964 |
| Rio Grand 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $1,215 | $9,000 |
| Rio Grand 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $760 | $8,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rio Grand Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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Cheapest Available Rio Grand Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rio Grand area of Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Avalyn West priced from $989. City View has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,036. Here are the most affordable Rio Grand apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalyn West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $989 |
| City View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,036 |
| Lakeshore at East Mil | One Bedroom One Bath Lg | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| Boca Club | 1-80% HOME | 1BR,1BA | $1,067 |
| Grand East Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
| Parramore Oaks Phase II | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| 52 at Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,107 |
| Winford Place Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Hillcrest Hampton House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Castilian Apartments | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,206 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Grand, FL
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rio Grand area is the $1.05 price per square foot The View Model at UnionWest in the in the North Orange neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Rio Grand apartment is the Floorplan 2 Model at Azalea Gardens starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the North Orange neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Grand apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| UnionWest | The View | 4BR,4BA | $1.05 |
| Azalea Gardens | Floorplan 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Kara West | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Lake Lucerne Towers | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Dunwoodie Place Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| 52 at Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Winford Place Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Grand East Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Lakeshore at East Mil | One Bedroom One Bath Lg | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Avalyn West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Grand Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rio Grand?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rio Grand is under $1,206.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rio Grand?
The cheapest apartment in Rio Grand is Avalyn West which is listed at $989, while the average apartment in Rio Grand costs $2,057.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rio Grand?
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 289 regular apartments in Rio Grand 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 Rio Grand?
Cheap apartments in Rio Grand have an average cost of $843 which is $1,214 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rio Grand.
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