Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Plaza Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $500 (13 Rentals)

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West Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Oaks Apartments

6900 W Colonial DrOrlando, FL 32818
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Hills Apartments

2602 Silver Hills DrOrlando, FL 32818
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West Side Plaza, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side Plaza area of Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community priced from $890. Orlando Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $932. Here are the most affordable West Side Plaza apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ CommunityHighrise1BR,1BA$890
Orlando TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$932
Hawthorne ParkOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$1,026
Rosala West1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,049
Avalyn West1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side Plaza, FL

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side Plaza area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Rolling Hills Apartment Homes in the in the Rosemont neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value West Side Plaza apartment is the Coventry Model at Lake Sherwood Apartments starting at $1,623 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Ashton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rolling Hills Apartment Homes3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.45
Lake Sherwood ApartmentsCoventry3BR,2BA$1.50
Alvista West VueEden2BR,2BA$1.80
Metro Village Luxury ApartmentsVictorian2BR,2BA$1.80
Fusion ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.60
Hibiscus Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.49
Rosala West1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.37
Hawthorne ParkOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ CommunityVilla1BR,1BA$1.55
Avalyn West1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including West Side Plaza, Orlando, and the greater Orlando area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Plaza Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Side Plaza?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side Plaza is under $1,355.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in West Side Plaza is Laurel Hills Villas, a 55+ Community which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in West Side Plaza costs $2,047.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side Plaza?

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 2 regular apartments in West Side Plaza 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 Side Plaza?

Cheap apartments in West Side Plaza have an average cost of $265 which is $1,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side Plaza.

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