
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $800 (67 Rentals)
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The Summit at MetroWest

Sabal Palm at Lake Buena Vista Apartment Homes

Mission Club Apartments

2600 Robert Trent Jones Dr

Monterey Lake

2612 Robert Trent Jones Dr

Alvista Metrowest

Alcove
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8401 Shady Glen Dr

13103 Mulberry Park Dr, Unit 833

Arcadia Dr. Phillips

Kestra

2652 Robert Trent Jones Dr

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Estates at Park Avenue

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Sea Isle

7310 Westpointe Blvd

7210 Westpointe Blvd
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2564 Robert Trent Jones Dr

2572 Robert Trent Jones Dr

3432 Westchester Square Blvd

8939 Latrec Ave

6412 Queens Borough Ave

11574 Westwood Blvd

11532 Westwood Blvd

11526 Westwood Blvd
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2558 Robert Trent Jones Dr

19900 Villa Tuscany Way

8301 Elm Park Dr

3304 Westchester Square Blvd

3406 Soho St

13003 Plantation Park Cir

8842 Villa View Cir
Southwest, Orlando, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,623 | $1,385 | $3,064 |
Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $990 | $3,774 |
Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,216 | $4,779 |
Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,399 | $6,910 |
Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,343 | $1,558 | $7,040 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest area of Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Rosemont Windermere priced from $1,237. Sabal Palm at Lake Buena Vista Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here are the most affordable Southwest apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rosemont Windermere | Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1,237 |
Sabal Palm at Lake Buena Vista Apartment Homes | The Amelia | 1BR,1BA | $1,298 |
Mission Club Apartments | Del Rio | 1BR,1BA | $1,334 |
Monterey Lake | Aqua | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
ARIUM Greenview | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,377 |
Alvista Metrowest | AIR BALCONY RENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $1,382 |
Alcove | Becker | Studio,1BA | $1,385 |
Citi Lakes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
Tierra Vista RFK LLC | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest, FL
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest area is the $1.90 price per square foot Asti Model at The Rialto in the in the Goodings Plaza neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Southwest apartment is the Sunset Model at Abaco Key starting at $2,185 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Chatham Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Rialto | Asti | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Abaco Key | Sunset | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Tierra Vista RFK LLC | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
13103 Mulberry Park Dr, Unit 833 | 13103 Mulberry Park Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Discovery Palms | Delray with Garage - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Citra at Windermere | Amethyst | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Venetian Isle | Capri | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
ARIUM Greenview | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Estates at Park Avenue | A1 Townhome | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
8915 Hidden Village Blvd, Unit B | 8915 Hidden Village Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest is Rosemont Windermere which is listed at $1,237, while the average apartment in Southwest costs $3,310.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest?
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 6 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest?
Cheap apartments in Southwest have an average cost of $212 which is $3,098 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest.
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