Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Orlando, FL from $700 (10 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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River Reach
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

River Reach

1628 River Reach DrOrlando, FL 32828

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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 Orion on Orpington priced from $945. Hub Orlando has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,060. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Orlando, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orion on Orpington4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$945
Hub Orlando4x4 A4BR,4BA$1,060
Sandpiper Glen 62+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1,216

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, FL

As of April 16, 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 Premium Model at Orion on Orpington starting at $945 with a $0.73 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 Premium4BR,4BA$0.73
Campus Crossings on Alafaya4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom4BR,2.5BA$0.63
Knights Circle2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Sandpiper Glen 62+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.31
University ApartmentsUpgraded 2 BR2BR,1.5BA$1.78
Pointe at CentralA22BR,2BA$0.95
University Park ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.73
ARIUM Mission BayAmelia1BR,1BA$1.78
The Lofts2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.68

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Orlando, FL

Ranked #87

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 Advenir at Polos East which is listed at $1,369, while the average apartment in University costs $1,741.

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 73 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 $950 which is $791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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