
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Orlando Neighborhood of Sanford, FL from $300 (169 Rentals)
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1001 W 8th St

1001 W 8th St, Unit ROOM C

Logan Heights

The Cottages @ Sanford

Lake Jennie 2

Serenity Towers on the St Johns, LLC

Lake Jennie 1

Regatta Shores

Roselea Manor Apartments
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Topaz Riviera

1195 W 16th St

Warley Park

Monroe Landings

Burlington Cove

Vista Haven

Wyndham Place

Overlook at Monroe
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The Travis on Park

Southwick Commons

Ekos at Lake Shadow

14120 Rutgers Ave

1113 E Oak St, Unit 3

Orlando Terrace
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Emerald Villas

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Village Park

Golden Oaks

Village Springs

Southern Oaks Residences

Villa Del Mar

Waterview Crossing Apartments
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Timberlake

4944 Fiske Cir

Goldelm at Charter Pointe

Hibiscus Place Apartments

District On Baldwin Park

421 E Kennedy Blvd

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Maitland Oaks

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North Orlando, Sanford, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Orlando?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Orlando Studio Apartments | $1,459 | $840 | $2,515 |
| North Orlando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $392 | $3,803 |
| North Orlando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $457 | $3,942 |
| North Orlando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,342 | $512 | $5,600 |
| North Orlando 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $585 | $6,165 |
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There are currently 169 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Orlando Neighborhood of Sanford, FL.
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Cheapest Available North Orlando Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Orlando area of Sanford, FL is a Studio unit found at Orlando Terrace priced from $797. Sunset Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable North Orlando apartments for rent in Sanford, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $797 |
| Sunset Oaks | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
| Orlando Sky | Cobalt | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| Northgate Lakes | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $949 |
| Emerald Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $957 |
| Villa Del Mar | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| Waterview Crossing Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Classic | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Lotus Landing | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Southern Oaks Residences | Jasmine | Studio,1BA | $990 |
| Village Springs | 1 Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Orlando, FL
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Orlando area is the $0.47 price per square foot Platinum 4BR 4BA Model at The Quad in the in the The Enclave at Lake Jean neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value North Orlando apartment is the 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Model at Knights Circle starting at $965 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Walden Chase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Orlando apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quad | Platinum 4BR 4BA | 4BR,4BA | $0.47 |
| Knights Circle | 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.69 |
| Rent Prosper at Cypress Pointe | C1-3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| College Station | 4 Bedroom 4 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.70 |
| Arden Villas | B2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Campus Crossings on Alafaya | 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.46 |
| Northgate Lakes | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.81 |
| Boca Vista Apartments | The Marbella | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Pointe at Central | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| The Verge | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Orlando Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Orlando?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Orlando is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Orlando?
The cheapest apartment in North Orlando is Orlando Sky which is listed at $909, while the average apartment in North Orlando costs $1,772.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 388 regular apartments in North 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 North Orlando?
Cheap apartments in North Orlando have an average cost of $538 which is $1,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Orlando.
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