5,636 apartments for rent in Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL Apartments for Rent

Located in the heart of Central Florida near major theme parks, including Disney World, Orlando truly is the City Beautiful. Downtown Orlando wraps around Lake Eola, a crystal-blue circle in the heart of the city. Add in palm trees, sunshine, and streets almost as sparkling clean as those along Main Street in Disney and it’s easy to see why Orlando residents love their city.

Orlando is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Islands of Adventure, Epcot, Discovery Cove, and Wet ‘n’ Wild. This is the theme park capital of the world, and those attractions bring more than 57 million visitors every year.

The Orange County Convention Center is the nation’s second-largest convention center. The OCCC covers 7 million square feet and is located on International Drive. I-Drive is the main tourist strip in the city, spanning just over 11 miles. In addition to the convention center, Sea World, Wet ‘n’ Wild, a variety of restaurants, bars, shops, and outlet malls are located along the strip. Universal Orlando is located just off I-Drive.

The Orlando Science Center is a hands-on, interactive center that offers exhibits, an observatory, a domed theater, a gift shop, a café, and more. In addition to the center’s permanent exhibit halls, traveling exhibits are featured throughout the year.

Whether you’re in the mood for a special performance, a stand-up comic, a rock concert, or a sports event, the Amway Center has you covered. This is the home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, and the Amway Center is hopping during basketball season. If you prefer college sports, Orlando is home to the University of Central Florida and the UCF Knights! To watch the Knights play football head to Spectrum Stadium, a 45,300-seat stadium located on UCF’s main campus.

When you want a more peaceful outing, the Harry P. Leu Gardens features 50 acres of semi-tropical and tropical gardens. Listed as a US Historic District, the gardens feature winding trails beneath 200-year-old oak trees. The property also features three historic buildings, including the Leu House Museum. The museum and gardens date back to 1888.

While you’ll find plenty of attractions and events geared toward tourists, you’ll also discover many hidden treasures once you become an Orlando apartment renter. The Mennello Museum of American Art, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, the Orlando Museum of Art, and the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center are all terrific locations to explore.

If you want to go shopping in Orlando, your options are nearly endless. There are the gift shops and boutiques along International Drive, a terrific shopping district in Downtown Orlando, outlet malls, the Florida Mall (one of the nation’s largest malls and the largest mall in Orlando), the Mall at Millenia, and Orlando Fashion Square Mall.

When you feel slightly more adventurous, head to the 1,000-acre Shingle Creek Regional Park and take a canoe along the creeks and waterways, which lead through a cypress swamp with a mysterious history – it was the site of a long battle during the Second Seminole War.

And when the sun goes down, Orlando heats up – be sure to check out the wide selection of nightclubs, restaurants, dance clubs, and entertainment venues that come alive in the evening. Universal’s City Walk is home to the Hard Rock Café, a Cineplex, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Emeril’s, and the Cowfish. If you enjoy classic cars and live music, be sure to spend the evening strolling through Old Town.

Considered a World City, Orlando is home to one of the nation’s busiest airports, the Orlando International Airport. It is also an education hub – home to the nation’s second-largest university, the University of Central Florida. It is also home to Florida A&M University College of Law, Seminole State College of Florida, Valencia College, and Rollins College.

Why Orlando?

• The world’s best-loved tourist destination – Disney World!
• Centrally located, just an hour from both coasts and beaches.
• A beautiful, pedestrian-friendly downtown with bike lanes.
• The Downtown Arts District, performing arts, and galleries.
• Beautiful weather year-round with plenty of outdoor activities.
• Sports — the NBA Orlando Magic and the Camping World Stadium.