Navigate apartment hunting and city life like a local with our curated articles about Orlando, Florida.
Medical innovation defines Lake Nona, where Orlando's southeastern planned community surrounds the developing Medical City complex with its research institutions and healthcare facilities. The neighborhood features newer construction with technological infrastructure supporting both professional and lifestyle needs through smart home features and community-wide high-speed internet. Though requiring vehicle ownership for most daily needs, many healthcare professionals find the proximity to specialized medical facilities, controlled community aesthetics, and resort-style amenities worth this minor inconvenience compared to more centrally-located options lacking similar focus on wellness-oriented planning principles.
Tourist central thrives near Universal Studios' Wizarding World. Renters enjoy resort-style pools but note 2AM fireworks noise testing soundproofing. Mandatory valet parking adds $200+/month despite compact units.
Theme park professionals cluster here for quick access to Universal's employee entrance. The catch? 3AM fireworks testing rattles windows in budget-friendly garden apartments off Kirkman Road.
Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Orlando, FL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,507, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 1.8% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Orlando rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Orlando metro area and the nation as a whole.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Orlando’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Orlando renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories average scores."
Key Findings in Orlando include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
