
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $570 (59 Rentals)
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14613 Kristenright Ln

918 Murdock Blvd

1353 Karok St

2988 S Tanner Rd

10942 Pinewood Cove Ln

14503 Kristenright LN, Unit Bedroom #1

14120 Rutgers Ave

10473 Buck Rd

10950 Fernando St
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10950 Fernando St

2709 Arc Dr

106 Woodbury Pines Cir, Unit Studio Apartment for Rent

10950 Fernando St

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Academy at Waterford Lakes

Knightsbridge at Stoneybrook

2550 N Alafaya Trl
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2550 N Alafaya Trl, Unit 6301

Pine Harbour

Ashton at Waterford Lakes

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Academy on Dean Woods

802 Crest Pines Dr, Unit 814

The Phoenix Orlando

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The Reserves at Alafaya

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1903-1909 Park Manor Dr

ARIUM Mission Bay

2550 N Alafaya Trl, Unit Waterford landing

Avalon Reserve

Waterford Pointe Apartments

14413 Hertha Ave

Wentworth Properties

2549 N Alafaya Trail
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1511 Grayson Dr

River Reach

2550 N Alafaya Trail

3840 Cassia Dr

2513 N Alafaya Trail

12125 Napiers Cir

12500 Crest Springs Ln

12123 Napiers Cir

2519 N Alafaya Trail

18312 Hollister Rd
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Southeast, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Studio Apartments | $1,688 | $1,575 | $1,790 |
| Southeast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $850 | $2,385 |
| Southeast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $874 | $3,364 |
| Southeast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $764 | $2,987 |
| Southeast 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $570 | $2,999 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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Cheapest Available Southeast Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast area of Orlando, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Retreat East priced from $899. The Retreat West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 6 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Southeast apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat East | The Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $899 |
| The Retreat West | 6BR/6.5BA - Belmont | 6BR,6BA | $935 |
| The Lofts | 4x2 Loft Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $950 |
| Northgate Lakes | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $1,035 |
| Academy at Waterford Lakes | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| Knightsbridge at Stoneybrook | Abby | 1BR,1BA | $1,263 |
| Advenir at Polos East | Austin | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
| Hub Orlando | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,335 |
| Pine Harbour | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,352 |
| Academy on Dean Woods | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,377 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast, FL
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast area is the $0.65 price per square foot The Keys Flat - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Southeast apartment is the Platinum 4BR 4BA Model at The Quad starting at $699 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat East | The Keys Flat - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.65 |
| The Quad | Platinum 4BR 4BA | 4BR,4BA | $0.47 |
| The Retreat West | 3BR/3BA - Milledge 3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| College Station | 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.70 |
| Arden Villas | B2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Orion on Orpington | 4x4 Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
| Campus Crossings on Alafaya | 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.45 |
| Northgate Lakes | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.88 |
| Knights Circle | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Pointe at Central | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast is Knightsbridge at Stoneybrook which is listed at $1,263, while the average apartment in Southeast costs $1,710.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast?
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 219 regular apartments in Southeast 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 Southeast?
Cheap apartments in Southeast have an average cost of $978 which is $732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast.
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