
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the SoDo Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $800 (9 Rentals)
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SoDo, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in SoDo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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SoDo Studio Apartments | $1,748 | $1,498 | $1,874 |
SoDo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,862 | $803 | $2,952 |
SoDo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,199 | $1,116 | $3,581 |
SoDo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,846 | $1,450 | $4,203 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the SoDo Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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Cheapest Available SoDo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the SoDo area of Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Winford Place Apartments priced from $1,160. SODO FLATS LIVING has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable SoDo apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Winford Place Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
SODO FLATS LIVING | 1/1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
City View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A Market | 1BR,1BA | $1,437 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in SoDo, FL
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the SoDo area is the $1.46 price per square foot Floorplan 2 Model at Azalea Gardens in the in the North Orange neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value SoDo apartment is the Traditional 2x2 1114 SF Model at MAA Parkside starting at $2,495 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Orlando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for SoDo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Azalea Gardens | Floorplan 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
MAA Parkside | Traditional 2x2 1114 SF | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Lorenzo At East Mil | B1 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Lofts at SoDo | Wall Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
Ridley on Main | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Winford Place Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Cortland on Orange | Anderson | Studio ,1BA | $2.52 |
Mondrian Lake Eola | A8 | Studio ,1BA | $2.84 |
City View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A Market | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
SODO FLATS LIVING | 1/1 AU | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Getting Around the SoDo Neighborhood in Orlando, FL
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap SoDo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in SoDo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in SoDo is under $2,055.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in SoDo?
The cheapest apartment in SoDo is Winford Place Apartments which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in SoDo costs $2,681.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in SoDo?
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 SoDo 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 SoDo?
Cheap apartments in SoDo have an average cost of $128 which is $2,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in SoDo.
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