The City Beautiful earns its nickname, from its gorgeous lakes and bright, sunny skies to its pristine streets and beautiful architecture. Lake Eola Park, with its swan-shaped paddle boats and majestic fountain, provides an oasis in the city that's ideal for weekend picnics and afternoon lunch breaks. Located in the heart of Florida, the beaches of either coast (Gulf and Atlantic) are accessible in roughly an hour’s drive from Orlando.
While it is known for being the home of prominent theme parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Sea World, Orlando is also the county seat and home to one of the largest universities in the United States, the University of Central Florida. The city contains the Orange County Convention Center, the second-largest convention center in the country, in addition to the busy Orlando International Airport.
Orlando is a city of neighborhoods, offering a broad range of apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent in an array of styles and environments, whether you’re more partial to living in the heart of the city or a quiet suburb. Getting around the Orlando area is simple with access to multiple major highways, including I-4, the 408, 417, 528, and more. After moving to Orlando, you’ll enjoy easy access to attractions like the Florida Mall, International Drive, the Orlando Science Center, Camping World Stadium (home of the MLS Orlando City) and Amway Center (home of the NBA Orlando Magic).
Lakes dominate Orlando's landscape
Beautiful Lake Eola, located in the heart of Orlando
The Orlando skyline on a sunny day
An aerial view of Lake Eola
The Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park
Wall Street Plaza features restaurants, bars, and weekend block parties
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Orlando, FL is $1,385 for a studio, $1,588 for one bedroom, $1,921 for two bedrooms, and $2,282 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orlando has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
The cost of living in Orlando, FL is 1.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Orlando is 0.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,385 - $2,282. You can expect to pay 0.9% more for groceries, 2.7% less for utilities, and 3.8% less for transportation.
Looking for a house to rent in Orlando? You've got to check out these top five neighborhoods! From North Orlando's suburban charm to Baldwin Park's walkability, there's something for everyone.
These five affordable neighborhoods in Orlando make renting in the City Beautiful even better.
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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