
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $1,465 (89 Rentals)


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The Haven at Westgate Leisure

ARIUM Greenview

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2624 Robert Trent Jones Dr

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Monterey Lake

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7330 Westpointe Blvd

6627 Queens Borough Ave

8836 Villa View Cir

2668 Robert Trent Jones Dr

Sancerre at Sand Lake
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Southwest, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,605 | $1,050 | $2,034 |
| Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,199 | $3,904 |
Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $1,465 | $3,998 |
| Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,734 | $1,685 | $9,915 |
| Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,909 | $1,877 | $5,609 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest is under $1,445.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest is Tierra Vista RFK LLC which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in Southwest costs $2,633.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest?
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 74 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest?
Cheap apartments in Southwest have an average cost of $199 which is $2,434 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest.
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