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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Orlando?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Orlando Studio Apartments | $1,482 | $698 | $2,140 |
South Orlando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $461 | $3,318 |
South Orlando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $540 | $6,044 |
South Orlando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $1,057 | $7,036 |
South Orlando 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,006 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Orlando Neighborhood of Orlando, FL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sand Lake Pointe Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath 28 | 2BR,2BA | $505 |
Palmetto at Lakeside | E2 | Studio,1BA | $935 |
Caden at Lakeside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
Durham Place | One Bed - One Bath 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Blossom Corners Apartments | Studio Laminate | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
Beverly at Lakeside | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Millenia West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
Casienna Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Royal Palms | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
Sunset Place | A1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Sand Lake Pointe Apartments | Four Bedroom Two Bath 60 | 4BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Villages at Lake Pointe | Birch - Deluxe | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Arbors at Lee Vista | Plan C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.57 |
5764 S Texas Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom | 5764 S Texas Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
The Seasons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
The Seasons | Sadona | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Lee Vista | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Enclave at Lake Ellenor | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Barber Park Apartments | Fieldstone | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
South Ridge Apartments | 1 Bdr | 1 Bth | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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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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