Elmhurst Village
Near UCF / Alafaya Trail · $1,601-$2,365
✓ Carries an unusually strong volume of positive resident reviews for the Oviedo market, with the large majority of scored reviews positive
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Apartments in Near UCF / Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL
4 communities compared · Resident-review themes, advertised rents and verified property details · Updated Jul 2026
Compare 4 apartment communities grouped in Near UCF / Alafaya Trail within our Oviedo rental database. Neighborhood labels and boundaries can vary between property sites and listing services, so confirm the exact address and commute before applying.
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.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Grandeville at RiverPlace
Near UCF / Alafaya Trail · $1,524-$3,540
✓ Unusual on-site amenities for the market, including a private bowling alley and billiards room
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Oviedo Grove
Near UCF / Alafaya Trail · $1,692-$3,917
✓ Waterfront setting with basketball and tennis courts on site
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Trailside Gardens at Alafaya
Near UCF / Alafaya Trail · $1,674-$3,160
✓ Recent reviewers consistently praise friendly, responsive leasing and maintenance staff by name
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, 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. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's 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.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.