Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $300 (392 Rentals)

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7510 Govern Blvd

OrlandoFL32822

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6534 Precourt Dr
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The Grove at Millenia
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The Grove at Millenia

4701 Walden CirOrlando, FL 32811
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South Orlando, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Orlando Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Orlando area of Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Town Oaks priced from $574. Beverly at Lakeside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $624. Here are the most affordable South Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Town Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$574
Beverly at LakesideA11BR,1BA$624
Green GablesStudioStudio,1BA$838
Lancaster Villas1/1 LO1BR,1BA$888
Casienna Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$999
Enclave at Lake EllenorS1Studio,1BA$1,030
The Grove at MilleniaS1 StandardStudio,1BA$1,035
Lakeshore at East MilOne Bedroom One Bath Lg1BR,1BA$1,039
Coconut PalmsSilver SpringsStudio,1BA$1,049
Harbor BeachBarber1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orlando, FL

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Orlando area is the $1.38 price per square foot Cypress - Executive Townhome Model at Villages at Lake Pointe in the in the Airport North neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value South Orlando apartment is the Two Bedroom One and A Half Bath Townhouse Reno Model at Winford Place Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Millenia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Orlando apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villages at Lake PointeCypress - Executive Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.38
Winford Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One and A Half Bath Townhouse Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.27
ARIUM Mariner's VillageBradford2BR,2BA$1.41
Beverly at LakesideC13BR,2BA$1.00
Arbors at Lee VistaPlan B2B2BR,2BA$1.37
Fox HollowThree Bed/ Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.43
1207 Groveland Ave, Unit Near Downtown Orlando1207 Groveland Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Lee VistaTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.42
Kara West2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Sand Lake Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath 602BR,2BA$1.34

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for West Central Orlando, FL. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Orlando Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Orlando?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Orlando is under $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Orlando?

The cheapest apartment in South Orlando is Town Oaks which is listed at $574, while the average apartment in South Orlando costs $19,464.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Orlando?

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 217 regular apartments in South Orlando 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 South Orlando?

Cheap apartments in South Orlando have an average cost of $356 which is $19,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Orlando.

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