Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $400 (27 Rentals)

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Pointe Vista 1 and 2
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe Vista 1 and 2

5455 Pointe Vista CirOrlando, FL 32839
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Whitney Grove Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Whitney Grove Apartments

1638 S Crystal Lake DrOrlando, FL 32806
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Hidden Creek Villas
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Creek Villas

2001 Rivertree CirOrlando, FL 32839
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Cloverdale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cloverdale Apartments

1911 Ranwill CtOrlando, FL 32806
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Crescent Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Club Apartments

4100 S Rio Grande AveOrlando, FL 32839
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Wingwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wingwood Apartments

5749 Saint Charles PradoOrlando, FL 32822
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Caden at Lakeside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Caden at Lakeside

1989 Americana BlvdOrlando, FL 32839
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Windward Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Windward Apartments

1746 Bowen DrOrlando, FL 32822
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Lancaster Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Villas

700-800 W Lancaster RdOrlando, FL 32809
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Durham Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Durham Place

5215 S Orange Blossom TrlOrlando, FL 32839
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South Orlando, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Orlando Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Orlando area of Orlando, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Sand Lake Pointe Apartments priced from $505. Palmetto at Lakeside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable South Orlando apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sand Lake Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath 282BR,2BA$505
Palmetto at LakesideE2Studio,1BA$935
Caden at LakesideA11BR,1BA$1,010
Durham PlaceOne Bed - One Bath 60%1BR,1BA$1,025
Blossom Corners ApartmentsStudio LaminateStudio,1BA$1,040
Beverly at LakesideA11BR,1BA$1,050
Millenia WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Casienna Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Royal Palms1x11BR,1BA$1,129
Sunset PlaceA1Studio,1BA$1,132

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Orlando, FL

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Orlando area is the $1.19 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath 60 Model at Sand Lake Pointe Apartments in the in the South Park neighborhood starting from $1,556. The second greatest value South Orlando apartment is the Birch - Deluxe Model at Villages at Lake Pointe starting at $2,075 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Salisbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Orlando apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sand Lake Pointe ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath 604BR,2BA$1.19
Villages at Lake PointeBirch - Deluxe3BR,2BA$1.59
Arbors at Lee VistaPlan C23BR,2BA$1.57
5764 S Texas Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom5764 S Texas Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.28
The Seasons2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
The SeasonsSadona2BR,2BA$1.32
Lee VistaThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.48
Enclave at Lake EllenorB12BR,2BA$1.38
Barber Park ApartmentsFieldstone2BR,2BA$1.42
South Ridge Apartments1 Bdr | 1 Bth1BR,1BA$1.55

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for West Central Orlando, FL. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, 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 South Orlando Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Orlando?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Orlando is under $1,132.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Orlando?

The cheapest apartment in South Orlando is Caden at Lakeside which is listed at $1,010, while the average apartment in South Orlando costs $24,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 29 regular apartments in South 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 South Orlando?

Cheap apartments in South Orlando have an average cost of $342 which is $24,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Orlando.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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