Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (42 Rentals)

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property at 14503 Kristenright LN

$700

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$700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14503 Kristenright LN, Unit 1

14503 Kristenright LN
OrlandoFL32826

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property at 2232 Stonington Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 10

2232 Stonington Ave, Unit Orlando Condo

2232 Stonington Ave
OrlandoFL32817
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River Reach
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

River Reach

1628 River Reach DrOrlando, FL 32828

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property at 2724 Gray Fox Ln

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2724 Gray Fox Ln

OrlandoFL32826

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Tivoli Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tivoli Apartments

4284 Spoleto CirOviedo, FL 32765
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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 6 Beds unit found at The Retreat West priced from $899. The Retreat East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat West6BR/6.5BA - Belmont6BR,6BA$899
The Retreat EastThe Sunrise D1 Alt - 4x44BR,4BA$899
Academy on Eastern Lake1 Bedroom 1 Bath Market1BR,1BA$1,299
University Park ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,369
University ApartmentsUpgraded 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,399
Mendel Villas80 MKT RENT2BR,2BA$1,450
Sandpiper Glen 62+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1,465
River Park ApartmentsThe Downey - Solarium2BR,2BA$1,538
Cricket Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,550
ARIUM Mission BayBermuda2BR,2BA$1,564

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.64 price per square foot The Keys Townhome - 4x4 Model at The Retreat East in the in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,075. The second greatest value University apartment is the 4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom Model at Campus Crossings on Alafaya starting at $730 with a $0.52 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.
The Retreat EastThe Keys Townhome - 4x44BR,4BA$0.64
Campus Crossings on Alafaya4 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom4BR,3.5BA$0.52
The Retreat West3BR/3BA - Birchmore 33BR,3BA$0.81
Mendel Villas80 MKT RENT2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Hub Orlando3x3 Balcony3BR,3BA$1.04
ARIUM Mission BayBermuda2BR,2BA$1.36
The Rook2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Cricket Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.55
Knights Circle2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.08
Sandpiper Glen 62+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.58

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University, Orlando, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Academy on Eastern Lake which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in University costs $1,768.

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 49 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 $995 which is $773 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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