Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University South Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (1 Rental)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in University South, FL

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the University South area is the $0.69 price per square foot The Sunrise D1 - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East in the in the University South neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value University South apartment is the 4x4 Premium Model at Orion on Orpington starting at $945 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the University South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat EastThe Sunrise D1 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.69
Orion on Orpington4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$0.73
Campus Crossings on Alafaya4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom4BR,2.5BA$0.65
The Rook2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Pointe at CentralB22BR,2BA$1.04
Hub Orlando2x2 VIP2BR,2BA$1.66
Aperture2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$1.71
University ApartmentsUpgraded 1BR1BR,1BA$2.38
The 9 UCFA11BR,1BA$3.33
The Aves @ Twelve 1001 BEDROOM, 1 BATH PHASE 21BR,1BA$3.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University South Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University South?

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 45 regular apartments in University South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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