Lake Nona Kelson
2186 J Lawson Blvd,
Orlando, FL 32824
$1,599 - $2,805
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Orlando, FL
What is the average rent in Orlando, FL?
$1,577/month
Average Rent
744 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Orlando, FL is $1,577 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,642/month, which means Orlando rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Orlando, you can expect to pay about $1,426 per month for a studio, $1,577 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,915 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,245 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Orlando, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $28 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Orlando, FL
Last Updated May 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
48%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
21%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Orlando?
Based on current rent prices, Sky Lake, Lake Mann and Lake Ellenor are the most affordable neighborhoods in Orlando.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Orlando?
Based on current rent prices, Lake Eola, Baldwin Park and Doctor Phillips are the most expensive neighborhoods in Orlando.
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Which Orlando neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Orlando with the most apartments available are I Drive, Downtown Orlando and East Orlando .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Orlando, FL?
Because the average rent in Orlando is $1,577, you’ll want to make about $5,256 per month or $63,072 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
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 $1,426 - $2,245. You can expect to pay 4.5% more for groceries, 3.9% less for utilities, and 4.3% less for transportation.
How does Orlando, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Orlando, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,625/month
One Bedroom
$1,714/month
$2,056/month
Two Bedroom
$1,598/month
$2,721/month
Three Bedroom
$2,088/month
$3,553/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.