
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Universal Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (148 Rentals)
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Millenia West

Walden Palms Apartments

Casienna Apartment Homes

Royal Palms

The Villages on Millenia Apartments

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Fountains at Millenia Apartments

Hidden Lake

THE CLUB AT MILLENIA

Cason at Millenia
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The Grove at Millenia

West Winds Apartments

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The Fitzgerald

The District Universal Boulevard Apartments

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Belmont

Rosemont Windermere

Legacy Universal

6451 Westwood Blvd

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5764 S Texas Ave

Millenia 700 Apartments
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5219 Via Hacienda Cir

3621 Conroy Rd

7395 Universal Blvd, Unit Luxury 1-Bedroom Apartmen, Unit Luxury 1-Bedroom Apartmen

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Charles Towne

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Twelve Oaks at Windermere

The Addison On Millenia

3719 Conroy Rd

5455 Vineland Rd, Unit 3304, Unit 3304

5017 City St, Unit # 1923 Park Central, Unit # 1923 Park Central

Heritage on Millenia Apartments
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Aqua at Millenia

M North

5213 Via Hacienda Cir, Unit hacianda, Unit hacianda

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Encore Metro at Millenia

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The Place on Millenia

The Edge at Millenia

5160 Conroy Rd, Unit 831, Unit 831

5225 Via Hacienda Cir

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Altaire at Millenia

Essex Luxe Apartments
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Aria at Millenia

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Arcadia Dr. Phillips

Alvante at Grand National

Millenia Park Orlando

The Courtney at Universal Boulevard

Triton Cay - Universal Orlando

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Manor Row

The Addison at Universal Boulevard

The Haven at Westgate Palace

3615 Conroy Rd
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Universal, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Universal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Studio Apartments | $1,627 | $995 | $2,189 |
| Universal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $1,037 | $3,025 |
| Universal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $1,289 | $3,363 |
| Universal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,869 | $1,649 | $7,624 |
| Universal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,106 | $1,929 | $2,199 |
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Cheapest Available Universal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Universal area of Orlando, FL is a Studio unit found at Casienna Apartment Homes priced from $1,050. The Villages on Millenia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,068. Here are the most affordable Universal apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casienna Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Villages on Millenia Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| Fusion Orlando | Single Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Coconut Palms | Estereo Bay | Studio,1BA | $1,129 |
| Cason at Millenia | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| The Grove at Millenia | S1 Standard | Studio,1BA | $1,186 |
| West Winds Apartments | City Breeze | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
| THE CLUB AT MILLENIA | Genova | 1BR,1BA | $1,233 |
| Walden Palms Apartments | A2-1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,298 |
| Amalfi | Clearwater | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Universal, FL
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Universal area is the $1.73 price per square foot Newcastle Model at Manor Row in the in the Millenia neighborhood starting from $2,107. The second greatest value Universal apartment is the B1 Model at Halston Park Central starting at $1,841 with a $1.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Row | Newcastle | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Halston Park Central | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| Fountains at Millenia Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| 5764 S Texas Ave | 5764 S Texas Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Pines | Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Acclaim at Conroy | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Royal Palms | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| The Fitzgerald | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Villages on Millenia Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Riva | Gondola | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Universal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Universal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Universal is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Universal?
The cheapest apartment in Universal is The Villages on Millenia Apartments which is listed at $1,068, while the average apartment in Universal costs $19,464.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Universal?
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 73 regular apartments in Universal 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 Universal?
Cheap apartments in Universal have an average cost of $750 which is $18,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Universal.
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