Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Universal Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (100 Rentals)

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5128 Conroy Rd

OrlandoFL32811

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Hidden Creek Villas
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Creek Villas

2001 Rivertree CirOrlando, FL 32839
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Westbrook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westbrook

4932 Eaglesmere DrOrlando, FL 32819
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Coconut Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coconut Palms

4618 Middlebrook RdOrlando, FL 32811

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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. Woodhollow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Universal apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Casienna Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Woodhollow ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,100
THE CLUB AT MILLENIABarcelona1BR,1BA$1,144
West Winds ApartmentsCity Breeze1BR,1BA$1,215
RivaGondola1BR,1BA$1,229
Walden PalmsA1-1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Rosemont WindermereAmelia Premium1BR,1BA$1,262
Royal Palms1x11BR,1BA$1,292
Twelve Oaks at WindermereA1 | Standard1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Universal, FL

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Universal area is the $1.79 price per square foot Palazzo Model at The Courtney at Universal Boulevard in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $2,335. The second greatest value Universal apartment is the Sadona Model at The Seasons starting at $1,550 with a $1.28 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 Courtney at Universal BoulevardPalazzo3BR,2BA$1.79
The SeasonsSadona2BR,2BA$1.28
Fountains at Millenia ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.52
Halston Park CentralB22BR,2BA$1.69
The PinesCypress2BR,2BA$1.50
Bella CapriPunta Carena2BR,2BA$1.68
Manor RowLyndhurst1BR,1BA$1.69
The Villages on Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Charles TowneEllington with Storage1BR,1BA$1.73
RivaGondola1BR,1BA$1.71

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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 $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Universal?

The cheapest apartment in Universal is Woodhollow Apartments which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Universal costs $23,887.

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 12 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 $762 which is $23,125 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Universal.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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