
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $500 (172 Rentals)
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Covenant on the Lakes Senior Apartments

Timber Sound 1

5006 Indialantic Dr

1001 S Dollins Ave

4918 Cortez Dr

5500 Huber Dr

5500 Huber Dr

Green Gables

Sunset Oaks
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6215 Melbourne Ave.

Boca Club

Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community

5767 Lakeville Rd

Preserve at Emerald Villas - 55+

Orlando Terrace

Colonial Drive Apartments

Waterview Crossing Apartments

Avalyn West

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4927 N Pine Hills Rd, Unit studio
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4808 Davisson Ave, Unit 4808 Davisson Ave

4508 Meadowbrook Ave

Village Park

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The Grove at Millenia

Lakeshore at East Mil

Southern Oaks Residences

Hibiscus Place Apartments

Village Springs

5236 Davisson Ave

Kara West
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52 at Park

Hidden Lake

Stella West

Misty Oaks

Rent Prosper at Cypress Pointe

2208 W Central Blvd

3328 Coleman Pl

Village Lakes

Highgate Apartments

Cason at Millenia
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Amara at Metro West

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Fourteen01 Apartments

Rosemont Windermere

Goldelm at Metro West

Rolling Hills Apartment Homes

Dunwoodie Place Apartments

Residences Emerald Villas

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Twelve Oaks at Windermere

Oak Glen Apartments

3281 Soho St, Unit 103
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West Orlando, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Orlando?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Orlando Studio Apartments | $1,212 | $838 | $2,360 |
| West Orlando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $506 | $3,409 |
| West Orlando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $601 | $5,198 |
| West Orlando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $822 | $3,726 |
| West Orlando 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $1,644 | $4,251 |
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There are currently 172 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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Cheapest Available West Orlando Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Orlando area of Orlando, FL is a Studio unit found at Green Gables priced from $838. Sunset Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable West Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Gables | Studio | Studio,1BA | $838 |
| Sunset Oaks | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community | Highrise | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Orlando Sky | The Indigo | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Preserve at Emerald Villas - 55+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath 50% | 2BR,1BA | $915 |
| Orlando Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Waterview Crossing Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Village Park | 1 Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Orlando, FL
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Orlando area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath C1 Model at Village Townhomes in the in the Rosemont neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value West Orlando apartment is the C1-3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Rent Prosper at Cypress Pointe starting at $1,545 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Rosemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Orlando apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Townhomes | 3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Rent Prosper at Cypress Pointe | C1-3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Winford Place Apartments | Two Bedroom One and A Half Bath Townhouse Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| THE ISLE | The San Giovanni | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Marbella Park | Lily Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Rolling Hills Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Timber Sound 1 | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Kara West | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Seminole Ridge | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Oak Glen Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Orlando Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Orlando?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Orlando is under $1,020.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Orlando?
The cheapest apartment in West Orlando is Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in West Orlando costs $2,332.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Orlando?
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 48 regular apartments in West Orlando 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 West Orlando?
Cheap apartments in West Orlando have an average cost of $291 which is $2,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Orlando.
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