Uptown Orlando

Orlando, FL

The Orlando Museum of Art was established in 1924
The Orlando Science Center is an award-winning, hands-on museum

Uptown Orlando - Orlando, FL Area Guide

Live where creativity and culture collide

Vibrant Hip Active Creative Central Laidback

Regarded as the gateway to Downtown Orlando, Uptown Orlando is teeming with plenty of its own exciting amenities. Cultural attractions, delicious eateries, and recreational opportunities abound in Uptown Orlando, which is also home to the Mills 50 District—a creative and cultural haven of its own right.

Uptown Orlando residents have the option to explore the latest exhibits at the Orlando Science Center, Orlando Museum of Art, and the Mennello Museum of American Art. Local spots like Lake Ivanhoe Park, Gaston Edwards Park, and the Orlando Urban Trail provide plenty of options to enjoy the neighborhood’s natural beauty as well.

Creative and diverse cuisine is never in short supply, with endless restaurants and cafes to try. Numerous low-key bars serve as gathering places for new and old friends alike. Shopping choices range from independent neighborhood boutiques to well-known national retailers at the nearby Colonial Plaza Mall and Orlando Fashion Square. Quick access to I-4 and major roadways makes getting around from vibrant Uptown Orlando simple.

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The Orlando Museum of Art was established in 1924

The Orlando Science Center is an award-winning, hands-on museum

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Uptown Orlando is $1,752 for a studio, $1,937 for one bedroom, $2,492 for two bedrooms, and $3,898 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uptown Orlando has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 669 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,752/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 749 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,937/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,114 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,492/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,601 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,898/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Good Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Extremely Noisy

Quiet Score

10 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Orlando Loch Haven Park
  • Orlando Science Center
  • Lake Ivanhoe Park
  • Leu Gardens
  • Lake Eola Park

Airports

  • Orlando International
  • Orlando Sanford International

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Methodology

† 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.