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Southwest, Orlando, FL Local Guide

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Welcome to Champions VillagePalm - Studio 360 sqftStudio,1BA$895
Backlot ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$950
Rosemont WindermereAmelia Premium1BR,1BA$1,067
Alvista MetrowestAIR SOLARIUM RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,249
ARIUM GreenviewB12BR,1BA$1,290
Sabal Palm at Lake Buena Vista Apartment HomesThe Amelia1BR,1BA$1,305
Tierra Vista RFK LLC2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,336
Discovery PalmsDelray1BR,1BA$1,337
Cumberland Park ApartmentsCreativity Patio1BR,1BA$1,384
Abaco KeySurf1BR,1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, FL

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest area is the $1.58 price per square foot Benton Model at Silverleaf Oaks in the in the Southwest neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Southwest apartment is the 8192 Boat Hook Loop Model at 8192 Boat Hook Loop, Unit #411 starting at $2,350 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Southbridge Village Townhomes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Silverleaf OaksBenton3BR,2.5BA$1.58
8192 Boat Hook Loop, Unit #4118192 Boat Hook Loop3BR,2BA$1.62
ARIUM GreenviewB22BR,2BA$1.69
The WesterlyB12BR,2BA$1.77
Tierra Vista RFK LLC3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.42
Perse ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.66
Discovery PalmsDelray with Garage - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.79
Estates at Park AvenueA21BR,1BA$1.81
HarbortownNevis1BR,1BA$1.82
Abaco KeySurf1BR,1BA$1.80

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Florida, including Orlando. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,385.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest is Rosemont Windermere which is listed at $1,067, while the average apartment in Southwest costs $3,572.

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 37 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 $183 which is $3,389 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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