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Mystic Pointe II
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mystic Pointe II

10700 Hobbit CirOrlando, FL 32836
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Discovery Palms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Discovery Palms

12806 Madison Pointe CirOrlando, FL 32821
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Pavilion at Lake Eve
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pavilion at Lake Eve

12515 Lake Square CirOrlando, FL 32821
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Monterey Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Lake

6701 Westwood BlvdOrlando, FL 32821

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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 – 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Welcome to Champions Village – Your Perfect Kissimmee Home!Palm - Studio 360 sqftStudio,1BA$895
Backlot ApartmentsStudio/1 BathStudio,1BA$950
Tierra Vista RFK LLC2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,236
Sabal Palm at Lake Buena Vista Apartment HomesThe Amelia1BR,1BA$1,276
Madison WaterstarS11BR,1BA$1,299
Chatham SquareA11BR,1BA$1,303
Avana ParkwayA1 (626 SF)1BR,1BA$1,314
Alvista MetrowestAIR BALCONY RENOVATED1BR,1BA$1,342
ARIUM GreenviewA21BR,1BA$1,347
Mission Club ApartmentsLa Paloma A2WJ1BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, FL

As of January 04, 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 Citron Model at Citra at Windermere starting at $2,130 with a $1.54 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Halston World Gateway Apartment HomesC13BR,2BA$1.81
Citra at WindermereCitron3BR,2BA$1.54
KestraSterling2BR,2BA$1.79
Tierra Vista RFK LLC3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.33
Perse ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.69
Westwood SuitesGranada+2BR,2BA$1.72
Discovery PalmsDelray with Garage - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.79
Estates at Park AvenueA21BR,1BA$1.73
ARIUM GreenviewA21BR,1BA$1.60
The Grand at WestsideA11BR,1BA$1.83

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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 $1,349.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest is Chatham Square which is listed at $1,273, while the average apartment in Southwest costs $2,530.

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 43 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 $186 which is $2,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest.

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