Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $400 (65 Rentals)

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Pointe Vista 1 and 2
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe Vista 1 and 2

5455 Pointe Vista CirOrlando, FL 32839
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Whitney Grove Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitney Grove Apartments

1638 S Crystal Lake DrOrlando, FL 32806
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Hidden Creek Villas
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Creek Villas

2001 Rivertree CirOrlando, FL 32839
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Palmetto at Lakeside
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto at Lakeside

4444 Rio Grande AveOrlando, FL 32839
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Caden at Lakeside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Caden at Lakeside

1989 Americana BlvdOrlando, FL 32839
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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 Grand East Village priced from $598. Beverly at Lakeside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable South Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand East VillageA11BR,1BA$598
Beverly at LakesideA31BR,1BA$999
WingwoodOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,005
Enclave at Lake EllenorS1Studio,1BA$1,033
Royal Palms1x11BR,1BA$1,049
The Cornerstone ApartmentsElm1BR,1BA$1,049
Casienna Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Blossom Corners ApartmentsStudio LaminateStudio,1BA$1,055
The Villages on Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,068
Barber Park ApartmentsLaketree s1wlStudio,1BA$1,081

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orlando, FL

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Orlando area is the $1.24 price per square foot 5764 S Texas Ave Model at 5764 S Texas Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom in the in the Millenia neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value South Orlando apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Lee Vista starting at $1,699 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Airport North 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.
5764 S Texas Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom5764 S Texas Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.24
Lee VistaThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.41
Marbella Pointe and Marbella CoveThree Bedroom Two Bath - Pointe3BR,2BA$1.41
Halston Park CentralB32BR,2BA$1.49
Landon Trace TownhomesThree Bedroom Flat3BR,2BA$1.49
Landon PointeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.34
BellagioEarhart2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Sand Lake Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath 602BR,2BA$1.34
The Enclave at Canopy Park2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
The Villages on Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,081.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Orlando is Grand East Village which is listed at $598, while the average apartment in South Orlando costs $23,242.

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 172 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 $603 which is $22,639 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Orlando.

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