Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Lakes Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $800 (6 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Lakes?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland Lakes Studio Apartments | $1,077 | $840 | $1,250 |
Highland Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $1,082 | $2,471 |
Highland Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $1,384 | $2,864 |
Highland Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,129 | $1,622 | $2,843 |
Highland Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $1,788 | $2,957 |
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Cheapest Available Highland Lakes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Lakes area of Orlando, FL is a Studio unit found at Sunset Oaks priced from $840. Southern Oaks Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Highland Lakes apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sunset Oaks | Studio | Studio,1BA | $840 |
Southern Oaks Residences | Jasmine Classic | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Misty Oaks Apartments | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Lakes, FL
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Lakes area is the $1.61 price per square foot Three Bedroom A Model at Fusion Apartments in the in the Signal Hill neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Highland Lakes apartment is the Camden Model at Lake Sherwood Apartments starting at $1,622 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Ashton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Fusion Apartments | Three Bedroom A | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Lake Sherwood Apartments | Camden | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Terra at Highgate Apartment Homes | NC 2.2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Metro Village Luxury Apartments | Victorian | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Ellery at Lake Sherwood | The Hampton | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
The Hudson | A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Vista Verde | Windermere | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Residences at West Place Apartments | The Pescaro | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Misty Oaks Apartments | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Southern Oaks Residences | Jasmine | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Lakes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland Lakes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Lakes is under $1,622.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Lakes is Misty Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Highland Lakes costs $2,383.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Lakes?
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 25 regular apartments in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes?
Cheap apartments in Highland Lakes have an average cost of $184 which is $2,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Lakes.
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