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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University South Studio Apartments | $1,599 | $1,499 | $1,699 |
University South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $1,349 | $2,428 |
University South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $810 | $3,187 |
University South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $1,009 | $3,615 |
University South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,030 | $735 | $1,279 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in University South, FL
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the University South area is the $0.73 price per square foot 4x4 Premium Model at Orion on Orpington in the in the University South neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value University South apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Campus Crossings on Alafaya starting at $799 with a $0.63 price per square foot in the The Villages of Camelot neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Orion on Orpington | 4x4 Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
Campus Crossings on Alafaya | 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.63 |
Pointe at Central | A2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
University Apartments | Upgraded 2 BR | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
Ashton at Waterford Lakes | Alana (Solarium) | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
The Lofts | 2x2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Madison Waterford Lakes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Highpoint Club | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Advenir at Polos East | Austin | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
CODA Apartments | The Azure | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University South Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University South?
The cheapest apartment in University South is Advenir at Polos East which is listed at $1,369, while the average apartment in University South costs $1,730.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University South?
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 45 regular apartments in University South 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 University South?
Cheap apartments in University South have an average cost of $1,025 which is $705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University South.
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