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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casienna Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Villages on Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,068
Coconut PalmsEstereo BayStudio,1BA$1,099
Woodhollow ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,100
Legacy UniversalHorizon1BR,1BA$1,185
West Winds ApartmentsCity Breeze1BR,1BA$1,215
Royal Palms1x11BR,1BA$1,244
PortofinoVerde1BR,1BA$1,249
Walden PalmsA1-1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
THE CLUB AT MILLENIAGenova1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Universal, FL

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Universal area is the $1.69 price per square foot C1 Model at The Fitzgerald in the in the Millenia neighborhood starting from $2,150. 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.
The FitzgeraldC13BR,2BA$1.69
5764 S Texas Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom5764 S Texas Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.24
The Seasons2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
The SeasonsSadona2BR,2BA$1.28
Halston Park CentralB32BR,2BA$1.57
Bella CapriPunta Carena2BR,2BA$1.68
Fountains at Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom w/ Den One Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
Manor RowLyndhurst1BR,1BA$1.72
The Place on MilleniaVallejo1BR,1BA$1.66
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.

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 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 $1,068 at The Villages on Millenia Apartments.

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 $1,289 at The Villages on 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 $1,396.

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