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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Creek Villas

2001 Rivertree CirOrlando, FL 32839
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4932 Eaglesmere DrOrlando, FL 32819
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Universal, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Universal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Universal area of Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Royal Palms priced from $1,049. Casienna Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Universal apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Royal Palms1x11BR,1BA$1,049
Casienna Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Villages on Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,068
Rosemont WindermereAmelia Premium1BR,1BA$1,148
The Grove at MilleniaA1 Standard1BR,1BA$1,150
Woodhollow ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,155
Studio ParcThe Conroy1BR,1BA$1,199
PortofinoVerde1BR,1BA$1,199
RivaCatamaranStudio,1BA$1,199
West Winds ApartmentsCity Breeze1BR,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Universal, FL

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Universal area is the $1.67 price per square foot Tartuca Model at Palio in the in the Millenia neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Universal apartment is the 5764 S Texas Ave Model at 5764 S Texas Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom starting at $1,550 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Millenia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Universal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
PalioTartuca3BR,2BA$1.67
5764 S Texas Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom5764 S Texas Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.24
Fountains at Millenia ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.70
Halston Park CentralB32BR,2BA$1.67
The PinesCypress2BR,2BA$1.45
AmalfiNaples2BR,1BA$1.61
Bella CasaMillenia2BR,1.5BA$1.61
Royal Palms2x22BR,2BA$1.70
The FitzgeraldB12BR,1BA$1.70
The Villages on Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.31

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Orlando. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Universal Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Universal?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Universal is at Casienna Apartment Homes listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Universal Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Universal Apartment is $1,049 at Royal Palms.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Universal Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Universal is starting from $1,279 at Fountains at Millenia Apartments.

What is the most affordable Universal Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Universal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fountains at Millenia Apartments and starts from $1,299.

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