
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southern Oaks Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $500 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southern Oaks area of Orlando.


2301 Carlton Dr

2721 Raeford Rd

3120 Peel Ave

3120 Peel Ave

2301 Carlton Dr
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2721 Raeford Rd

2865 Palermo Ct, Unit 2865PalermoCourt

1507 S Parramore Ave

3120 Peel Ave

Bridgewater by Trion Living

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Southern Oaks, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southern Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,821 | $1,225 | $2,813 |
| Southern Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $520 | $4,412 |
| Southern Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $629 | $5,419 |
| Southern Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,480 | $729 | $4,277 |
| Southern Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,217 | $4,217 | $4,217 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southern Oaks Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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Cheapest Available Southern Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southern Oaks area of Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Bridgewater by Trion Living priced from $1,090. Sands Orlando has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,116. Here are the most affordable Southern Oaks apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater by Trion Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Sands Orlando | 1 Bedroom 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| Celano | Thornton | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Conway Forest | Tangelo | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Palm Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| SoDo Flats | 1 Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Orlando | 1/1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Durham Place | Two Bed - Two Bath 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1,347 |
| Ridley on Main | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,469 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southern Oaks, FL
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southern Oaks area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3BD/2Bath Model at Magnolia Apartments in the in the East Central Park neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Southern Oaks apartment is the 2x1 Model at Palm Grove Apartments starting at $1,500 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Millenia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southern Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Apartments | 3BD/2Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Palm Grove Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| V by Alta | A1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Lofts at SoDo | Central | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Conway Forest | Tangelo | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Bridgewater by Trion Living | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 70 W Muriel St, Unit 70 | 70 W Muriel St | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Cortland on Orange | Anderson | Studio ,1BA | $2.47 |
| 2885 S Osceola Ave, Unit C2 | 2885 S Osceola Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1430 Lake Weldona Dr, Unit 1 Bdrm Appt - Lake Views | 1430 Lake Weldona Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southern Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southern Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southern Oaks is under $1,469.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southern Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Southern Oaks is Bridgewater by Trion Living which is listed at $1,029, while the average apartment in Southern Oaks costs $6,734.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southern Oaks?
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 4 regular apartments in Southern Oaks 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 Southern Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Southern Oaks have an average cost of $216 which is $6,518 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southern Oaks.
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