
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $800 (112 Rentals)
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Rosemont Windermere

Chatham Square

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Perse Apartments

The Summit at MetroWest

Mission Club Apartments

ARIUM Greenview

7280 Westpointe Blvd

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Kestra

Citi Lakes

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Abaco Key

Camden Lake Buena Vista

7360 Westpointe Blvd

Glasshouse Orlando

Bayfront On Sand Lake

MAA Sand Lake
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2572 Robert Trent Jones Dr

10260 Turkey Lake Rd

11508 Westwood Blvd

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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 | $1,592 | $895 | $2,249 |
| Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $1,148 | $3,552 |
| Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,231 | $1,236 | $4,309 |
| Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,437 | $4,709 |
| Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,821 | $1,612 | $4,869 |
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There are currently 112 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest area of Orlando, FL is a Studio unit found at Welcome to Champions Village – Your Perfect Kissimmee Home! priced from $895. Backlot Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Southwest apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Champions Village – Your Perfect Kissimmee Home! | Palm - Studio 360 sqft | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Backlot Apartments | Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Rosemont Windermere | Amelia Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,172 |
| Tierra Vista RFK LLC | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,236 |
| Perse Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,328 |
| The Lucent at Sunrise | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,337 |
| Sabal Palm at Lake Buena Vista Apartment Homes | The Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1,343 |
| Chatham Square | A1S | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| Monterey Lake | Aqua | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Grand at Westside | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, FL
As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest area is the $1.62 price per square foot Citron Model at Citra at Windermere in the in the Chatham Village neighborhood starting from $2,239. The second greatest value Southwest apartment is the C1 Model at ARIUM Greenview starting at $1,828 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Chatham Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citra at Windermere | Citron | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| ARIUM Greenview | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Tierra Vista RFK LLC | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Perse Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Estates at Park Avenue | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Prose Horizons Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Alvista Metrowest | WATER BALCONY RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Halston World Gateway Apartment Homes | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Muse at Winter Garden | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Grand at Westside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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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 $1,349.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest is Rosemont Windermere which is listed at $1,148, while the average apartment in Southwest costs $2,542.
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 39 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 $193 which is $2,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest.
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