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

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SoDo, Orlando, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winford Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,160
SODO FLATS LIVING1/1 B1BR,1BA$1,299
City View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A Market1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Azalea GardensFloorplan 22BR,2BA$1.46
MAA ParksideTraditional 2x2 1114 SF2BR,2BA$2.24
Lorenzo At East MilB1 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.61
Lofts at SoDoWall Street1BR,1BA$2.34
Ridley on MainA101BR,1BA$2.64
Winford Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.66
Cortland on OrangeAndersonStudio ,1BA$2.52
Mondrian Lake EolaA8Studio ,1BA$2.84
City View1 Bedroom 1 Bath Plan A Market1BR,1BA$2.38
SODO FLATS LIVING1/1 AU1BR,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

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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