Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Universal Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $600 (26 Rentals)

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3589 Conroy Rd

OrlandoFL32839
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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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Amalfi
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amalfi

4860 Cypress Woods DrOrlando, FL 32811
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Portofino
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portofino

5974 Windhover DrOrlando, FL 32819

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
The Grove at MilleniaS1 StandardStudio,1BA$1,170
Walden PalmsA1-1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,185
Royal Palms1x11BR,1BA$1,204
THE CLUB AT MILLENIABarcelona1BR,1BA$1,239
Studio ParcThe Conroy1BR,1BA$1,299
Fountains at Millenia ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath (b)3BR,2BA$1,299
Coconut PalmsSilver SpringsStudio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Universal, FL

As of April 29, 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$1.79
3611 Conroy Rd, Unit Millenium3611 Conroy Rd2BR,2BA$1.73
Charles TowneGeorgetown2BR,2BA$1.53
Northbridge at Millenia LakeA41BR,1BA$1.68
The Villages on Millenia ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath (b)1BR,1BA$1.31

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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

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 $1,299.

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 $24,880.

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 21 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 $849 which is $24,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Universal.

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