Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,591
Population
333,013
Renter Mix
63% Rent
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
Median Household Income
$59,951
Average: $88,541
Education
129,475
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
185,031
Workers Employed
Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
13%
Housing Distribution
Orlando has more renters than homeowners.
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Orlando, FL is $1,426 for a studio, $1,591 for one bedroom, $1,923 for two bedrooms, and $2,299 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Orlando has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
The cost of living in Orlando, FL is 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Orlando is 22.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,427 - $2,301. You can expect to pay 4.8% more for groceries, 4.0% less for utilities, and 4.9% less for transportation.
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Public
Grades PK-8
1,214 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
778 Students
Northlake Park Community Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
663 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
618 Students
Northlake Park Community Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
563 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,715 Students
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Public
Grades 6-12
1,308 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
1,214 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,023 Students
Public
Grades K-8
286 Students
Orlando Science Middle High Charter
Public
Grades 6-12
1,308 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
3,573 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
3,266 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
4,362 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,780 Students
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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.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
