Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Lake Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Urban Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Urban Square

1625 Mercy DrOrlando, FL 32808
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Kinneret Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kinneret Apartments

515 Delaney AveOrlando, FL 32801
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Boca Club
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boca Club

3114 Cr Smith StOrlando, FL 32805
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Smith Street Condo
2 Bedroom Apartments

Smith Street Condo

113 E Smith StOrlando, FL 32804
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Parramore Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parramore Oaks

750 S Parramore AveOrlando, FL 32805
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520 Broadway Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 Broadway Ave

520 Broadway AveOrlando, FL 32803
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OCB
2 Bedroom Apartments

OCB

3205 Orange Center BlvdOrlando, FL 32805
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Hope Square Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Square Apartments

2919 Orange Center BlvdOrlando, FL 32805
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Rock Lake, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rock Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rock Lake area of Orlando, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at RICHARD ALLEN GARDENS priced from $980. Avalyn West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Rock Lake apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RICHARD ALLEN GARDENS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$980
Avalyn West1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,049
Amelia CourtThe Minimalist1BR,1BA$1,214
Lexington CourtOlive1BR,2BA$1,272
Lake Lucerne Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,410
SteelhouseA51BR,1BA$1,514
Oak Glen Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,517
Ridley on MainS1Studio,1BA$1,605
The Ivy Residences at Health Village Apartment HomesRowena1BR,1BA$1,612

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Lake, FL

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rock Lake area is the $2.05 price per square foot 2D Model at NORA Apartments in the in the North Orange neighborhood starting from $2,679. The second greatest value Rock Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan A Market Model at City View starting at $2,057 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Downtown Orlando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
NORA Apartments2D2BR,2BA$2.05
City View3 Bedroom 2 Bath Plan A Market3BR,2BA$1.74
322 E Central Blvd, Unit apt 911322 E Central Blvd2BR,2BA$2.07
760 North Westmoreland Drive, Unit 2760 North Westmoreland Drive2BR,2BA$1.73
Oak Glen Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.38
Lake Lucerne Towers1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
55 WESTThe Greenwich Sky Loft1BR,1BA$2.21
District WestA1B1BR,1BA$2.22
Avalyn West1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
RICHARD ALLEN GARDENS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rock Lake, Orlando, FL

Ranked #50

Among neighborhoods in Orlando, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Rock Lake, Orlando, and the greater Orlando area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Rock Lake Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Lake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rock Lake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rock Lake is under $1,612.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Lake?

The cheapest apartment in Rock Lake is Avalyn West which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Rock Lake costs $2,965.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rock Lake?

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 120 regular apartments in Rock Lake 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 Rock Lake?

Cheap apartments in Rock Lake have an average cost of $611 which is $2,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Lake.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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