12 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Oviedo is a fast-growing Seminole County suburb directly north of the University of Central Florida, known for top-rated schools, a walkable "Oviedo on the Park" downtown, and a mix of established 1990s-2000s garden apartment communities alongside a newer wave of mid-rise construction along Sugar Mill Road. Its rental market draws UCF-adjacent renters, families, and professionals commuting into greater Orlando.
As of mid-2026 public listings, Oviedo's average 1-bedroom rent runs around $1,800-$1,830/month citywide. Older 1990s-2000s communities near Alafaya Trail and Lake Howell typically start near $1,350-$1,700 for a one-bedroom, while newer 2022-2026 construction along Sugar Mill Road and in the Oviedo on the Park district commands roughly $1,800-$2,000+ for comparable units.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alafaya Woods | Alafaya Woods Blvd, near UCF | 2-3 BR | $1,613-$2,014 | 1989 |
| ARIUM at Oviedo Park | Downtown Oviedo on the Park | 1-3 BR | $1,796-$4,040 | 2014 |
| The Ellington at Oviedo Park | Downtown Oviedo on the Park | 1-2 BR | $1,920-$2,561 | 2022 |
| Promenade at Aloma Apartments | Lake Howell area | 1-3 BR | $1,514-$2,584 | 1998 |
| Trails at Loma | Lake Howell area | 1-4 BR | $1,349-$2,329 | 2000 |
| Avila | Near Mitchell Hammock Rd / Avila Cross Cir | 1-3 BR | $1,708-$2,822 | 2022 |
| Elmhurst Village | Near UCF / Alafaya Trail | 1-3 BR | $1,601-$2,365 | 2001 |
| Grandeville at RiverPlace | Near UCF / Alafaya Trail | 1-4 BR | $1,524-$3,540 | 2002 |
| Oviedo Grove | Near UCF / Alafaya Trail | 1-3 BR | $1,692-$3,917 | 2000 |
| Trailside Gardens at Alafaya | Near UCF / Alafaya Trail | 1-3 BR | $1,674-$3,160 | 2006 |
| Dwell Oviedo | Sugar Mill Rd corridor near SR-434 | 1-3 BR | $1,860-$2,890 | 2023 |
| The Rowan | Sugar Mill Rd corridor near SR-434 | 1-3 BR | $1,890-$3,070 | 2026 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
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