Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (12 Rentals)

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Orion on Orpington
4 Bedroom Apartments

Orion on Orpington

12700 Orpington StOrlando, FL 32826
Student Housing
  • Utilities Included

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Mercury 3100
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mercury 3100

3100 Alafaya Club DrOrlando, FL 32817
Student Housing
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River Reach
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

River Reach

1628 River Reach DrOrlando, FL 32828

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University, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Orlando, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at Orion on Orpington priced from $985. Hub Orlando has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,019. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orion on Orpington4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$985
Hub Orlando4x4 A4BR,4BA$1,019
The Lofts2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1,265
University Park ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,380
Academy on Eastern Lake FKA Brooke Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bath Market1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.76 price per square foot 4x4 Platinum Model at Orion on Orpington in the in the University South neighborhood starting from $985. The second greatest value University apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Campus Crossings on Alafaya starting at $799 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Orion on Orpington4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.76
Campus Crossings on Alafaya4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom4BR,2.5BA$0.63
ARIUM Mission BayBermuda2BR,2BA$1.37
Knights Circle2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.06
University ApartmentsUpgraded 2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Pointe at CentralA22BR,2BA$0.95
Academy on Eastern Lake FKA Brooke Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bath Market1BR,1BA$1.80
Makara OrlandoA11BR,1BA$2.17
Madison Waterford LakesA21BR,1BA$2.72
University Park ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Orlando, FL

Ranked #45

Among neighborhoods in Orlando, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is University Park Apartments which is listed at $1,380, while the average apartment in University costs $2,095.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 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 University?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $786 which is $1,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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