Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University South Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available University South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University South area of Orlando, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Retreat East priced from $899. University Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable University South apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat EastThe Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x44BR,4BA$899
University ApartmentsUpgraded 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,399
Mendel Villas80 MKT RENT2BR,2BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University South, FL

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the University South area is the $0.65 price per square foot The Keys Townhome - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value University South apartment is the D1 Model at The 9 Central Florida starting at $999 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the The Villages of Camelot 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 Keys Townhome - 4x44BR,4BA$0.65
The 9 Central FloridaD14BR,4BA$0.78
Mendel Villas80 MKT RENT2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Hub Orlando3x3 Balcony3BR,3BA$1.04
The Rook2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
University ApartmentsUpgraded 1 BR1BR,1BA$2.15
The Aves @ Twelve 1001 BEDROOM, 1 BATH PHASE 21BR,1BA$3.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University South Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University South Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University South is starting from $1,450 at Mendel Villas.

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