
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (22 Rentals)
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4110 Andover Cay Blvd

4110 Andover Cay Blvd

10042 Ian St

10042 Ian St

Valencia Trace

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Academy on Eastern Lake FKA Brooke Commons

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10042 Ian St

Ashton at Waterford Lakes

2550 N Alafaya Trl, Unit 1106
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2550 N Alafaya Trail
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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 | $1,529 | $1,100 | $2,127 |
| Southeast 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $1,104 | $2,935 |
| Southeast 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $875 | $3,327 |
| Southeast 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $805 | $2,996 |
| Southeast 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,131 | $825 | $2,986 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 22 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 6 Beds unit found at The Retreat West priced from $899. Northgate Lakes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $985. Here are the most affordable Southeast apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat West | 6BR/6.5BA - Belmont | 6BR,6BA | $899 |
| Northgate Lakes | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $985 |
| The Retreat East | The Sunrise D1 - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $1,060 |
| Valencia Trace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,104 |
| Academy on Eastern Lake FKA Brooke Commons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast, FL
As of November 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast area is the $0.63 price per square foot Platinum 4BR 4BA Model at The Quad in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $949. The second greatest value Southeast apartment is the The Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East starting at $1,069 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the University South 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 Quad | Platinum 4BR 4BA | 4BR,4BA | $0.63 |
| The Retreat East | The Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.74 |
| The Retreat West | 3BR/3BA - Fairview | 3BR,3BA | $0.87 |
| Orion on Orpington | 4x4 Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $0.76 |
| Campus Crossings on Alafaya | 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.65 |
| The Rook | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Knights Circle | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Northgate Lakes | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Pointe at Central | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| The Verge | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including Southeast, Orlando, and the greater Orlando area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast is under $1,410.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast is Valencia Trace which is listed at $1,104, while the average apartment in Southeast costs $1,898.
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 105 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 $800 which is $1,098 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast.
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