Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Universal Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (43 Rentals)

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Hidden Creek Villas
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Creek Villas

2001 Rivertree CirOrlando, FL 32839
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Coconut Palms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coconut Palms

4618 Middlebrook RdOrlando, FL 32811
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Riva
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riva

4771 Walden CirOrlando, FL 32811
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Studio Parc
1 Bedroom Apartments

Studio Parc

4601 S Kirkman RdOrlando, FL 32811
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Portofino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portofino

5974 Windhover DrOrlando, FL 32819
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Amalfi
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amalfi

4860 Cypress Woods DrOrlando, FL 32811
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Fusion Orlando
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fusion Orlando

7975 Canada AveOrlando, FL 32819
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Bella Vita
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Vita

4700 Cason Cove DrOrlando, FL 32811
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Bella Lago Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Lago Apartments

4405 S Texas AveOrlando, FL 32839
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Palio
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palio

4000-4449 Middlebrook RdOrlando, FL 32811
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Universal, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Universal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Universal area of Orlando, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages on Millenia Apartments priced from $1,069. Millenia West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Universal apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages on Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath (b)1BR,1BA$1,069
Millenia WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,105
Casienna Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,125
Royal Palms1x11BR,1BA$1,129
Coconut PalmsEstereo BayStudio,1BA$1,149
Woodhollow ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$1,170
Walden PalmsA1-1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,185
The Grove at MilleniaS1 StandardStudio,1BA$1,185
Fountains at Millenia ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath (b)3BR,2BA$1,299
BelmontAurora1BR,1BA$1,301

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Universal, FL

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Universal area is the $1.76 price per square foot Milan Model at The Rialto in the in the Goodings Plaza neighborhood starting from $2,760. The second greatest value Universal apartment is the 5764 S Texas Ave Model at 5764 S Texas Ave, Unit 2 Bedroom starting at $1,599 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Millenia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Universal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The RialtoMilan3BR,2BA$1.76
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
Fountains at Millenia ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.66
Manor RowMarlborough1BR,1BA$1.58
Millenia 700 ApartmentsVenice2BR,2BA$1.74
Bella CasaMillenia2BR,1.5BA$1.64
The Villages on Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath (b)1BR,1BA$1.31
Royal Palms1x11BR,1BA$1.76

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Orlando. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Universal Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Universal Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Universal?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Universal is under $1,301.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Universal?

The cheapest apartment in Universal is The Villages on Millenia Apartments which is listed at $1,069, while the average apartment in Universal costs $2,812.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Universal?

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 19 regular apartments in Universal 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 Universal?

Cheap apartments in Universal have an average cost of $911 which is $1,901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Universal.

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