
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $800 (111 Rentals)
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Rosemont Windermere

Camden Lake Buena Vista

Perse Apartments

Chatham Square

Sabal Palm at Lake Buena Vista Apartment Homes

Avana Parkway

Halston World Gateway Apartment Homes

Cumberland Park Apartments

The Summit at MetroWest
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Mission Club Apartments

ARIUM Greenview

Alcove

7280 Westpointe Blvd

Citi Lakes

Sea Isle

The Debra Metrowest

The Commons

Lantower Grande Pines

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Estates at Park Avenue

Eden Ruby Lake

Arcadia Dr. Phillips

Sur Lake Buena Vista

Lake Vue

11582 Westwood Blvd, Unit 1418

Leisure by Westgate Apartments

7630 Pissarro Dr
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11568 Westwood Blvd, Unit #1035

2586 Robert Trent Jones Dr

Kestra

The Bentley

Abaco Key

8848 Villa View Cir

7360 Westpointe Blvd

Veer Apartments

Glasshouse Orlando

Bayfront On Sand Lake
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Aventon Opal

Mystic Pointe II

2612 Robert Trent Jones Dr

12825 Madison Pointe Cir

11520 Westwood Blvd

2572 Robert Trent Jones Dr

10260 Turkey Lake Rd

11508 Westwood Blvd

Discovery Palms
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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 | $895 | $2,249 |
| Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,789 | $1,131 | $3,810 |
| Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $1,236 | $4,582 |
| Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,437 | $4,709 |
| Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,886 | $1,612 | $5,116 |
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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 |
| Alvista Metrowest | AIR SOLARIUM | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
| Tierra Vista RFK LLC | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,236 |
| Chatham Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Sabal Palm at Lake Buena Vista Apartment Homes | The Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1,276 |
| Rosemont Windermere | Delaney Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,296 |
| Madison Waterstar | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| Avana Parkway | A1 (626 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $1,314 |
| Halston World Gateway Apartment Homes | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,316 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, FL
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest area is the $1.81 price per square foot C1 Model at Halston World Gateway Apartment Homes in the in the Green Project neighborhood starting from $2,611. The second greatest value Southwest apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Tierra Vista RFK LLC starting at $1,437 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Polo Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halston World Gateway Apartment Homes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| Tierra Vista RFK LLC | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Alvista Metrowest | EARTH SOLARIUM RENOVATED | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Perse Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Kestra | Eden | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Westwood Suites | Granada+ | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Discovery Palms | Delray with Garage - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Estates at Park Avenue | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| ARIUM Greenview | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Grand at Westside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest is at Welcome to Champions Village – Your Perfect Kissimmee Home! listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Apartment is $1,248 at Perse Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest is starting from $1,236 at Tierra Vista RFK LLC.
What is the most affordable Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tierra Vista RFK LLC and starts from $1,437.
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An Orlando Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent
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