Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (5 Rentals)

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Mercury 3100
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mercury 3100

3100 Alafaya Club DrOrlando, FL 32817
Student Housing
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University, Orlando, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Orlando, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at Hub Orlando priced from $1,050. Sandpiper Glen 62+ Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,216. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub Orlando4x4 A4BR,4BA$1,050
Sandpiper Glen 62+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom D2BR,2BA$1,216
The Lofts2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.59 price per square foot Platinum 4BR 4BA Model at The Quad in the in the Straw Ridge neighborhood starting from $879. The second greatest value University apartment is the 4x4 Platinum Model at Orion on Orpington starting at $985 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the University South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The QuadPlatinum 4BR 4BA4BR,4BA$0.59
Orion on Orpington4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.76
Campus Crossings on Alafaya4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom4BR,2.5BA$0.63
ARIUM Mission BayBermuda2BR,2BA$1.31
10249 Riva Ridge Trail10249 Riva Ridge Trail2BR,1BA$1.55
Sandpiper Glen 62+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom D2BR,2BA$1.23
Knights Circle2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Pointe at CentralA22BR,2BA$0.95
The Accolade Collegiate Village EastB12BR,2BA$1.87
The Lofts2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Orlando, FL

Ranked #111

Among neighborhoods in Orlando, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Neighborhood in Orlando, FL

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is University Park Apartments which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in University costs $1,704.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 2,114 regular apartments in University 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?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $1,009 which is $695 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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