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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Orlando, FL is $1,424 for a studio, $1,576 for one bedroom, $1,902 for two bedrooms, and $2,234 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orlando has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
The cost of living in Orlando, FL is 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Orlando is 22.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,425 - $2,235. You can expect to pay 4.5% more for groceries, 3.9% less for utilities, and 4.3% 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.
Experience all Orlando offers without breaking the bank. Explore our detailed guide to moving to Orlando on a budget.
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Orlando, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
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
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Public
Grades PK-5
Northlake Park Community Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades K-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
3,487
Communities
957,070
Units
893
Cities
348
Communities
103,662
Units
139
Cities
716
Communities
198,387
Units
338
Cities
57
Communities
9,186
Units
29
Cities
292
Communities
101,754
Units
116
Cities
194
Communities
46,970
Units
110
Cities
† 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.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
