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Hidden Creek Villas
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Creek Villas

2001 Rivertree CirOrlando, FL 32839
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Coconut Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coconut Palms

4618 Middlebrook RdOrlando, FL 32811
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Riva
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riva

4771 Walden CirOrlando, FL 32811
property at 5152 Conroy Rd

5152 Conroy Rd

OrlandoFL32811

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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 Studio unit found at Woodhollow Apartments priced from $985. Millenia West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Universal apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodhollow ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$985
Millenia WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Casienna Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Rosemont WindermereAmelia Premium1BR,1BA$1,158
THE CLUB AT MILLENIAGenova1BR,1BA$1,173
RivaCatamaranStudio,1BA$1,199
West Winds ApartmentsCity Breeze1BR,1BA$1,215
Studio ParcThe Conroy1BR,1BA$1,249
PortofinoVerde1BR,1BA$1,249
AmalfiSiesta Key1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Universal, FL

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Universal area is the $1.28 price per square foot 5764 S Texas Ave Model at 5764 S Texas Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom in the in the Millenia neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Universal apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Seasons starting at $1,599 with a $1.32 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.
5764 S Texas Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom5764 S Texas Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.28
The Seasons2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
The SeasonsSadona2BR,2BA$1.32
Fountains at Millenia ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.56
Halston Park CentralB32BR,2BA$1.70
The RialtoRome2BR,2BA$1.83
Coconut PalmsDunns Creek2BR,2BA$1.70
Bella CasaMillenia2BR,1.5BA$1.61
The Villages on Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath (b)1BR,1BA$1.66
The Place on Millenia ApartmentsSolano1BR,1BA$1.80

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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.

Getting Around the Universal Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Millenia West which is listed at $1,135, while the average apartment in Universal costs $30,450.

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 19 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 $384 which is $30,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Universal.

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