Orlando, an important city of the US State of Florida, is synonymous to the Disney World! The first thought that crosses our mind at the mention of Orlando, is this wonder world of entertainment and amusement Walt Disney World Resort, built way back in 1965. This became a major turning point for the economy of the city, and Orlando Apartments are in high demand.

Orlando, the biggest inland city of Florida, originally started as a citrus-growing region. However, it gradually gained popularity for its military installations, aviation base and aerospace engineering, and thereby reached its peak of economic boom with tourism and entertainment industry. It is a hub of prime holiday destinations of the world, like the Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, Sea World Orlando, Disneys Hollywood Studios, The Universal Studios, etc.

The World Cities Study Group has very rightly listed Orlando as a high sufficiency World City in 2008, only a little less than becoming the Gamma World City.

During the Florida Land Boom in 1920s, this Florida city experienced extensive development in the housing sector. The Orlando Metropolitan area comprises of Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties, and is known as Greater Orlando. It is the 27^th largest metro area in the US. There are many types of Orlando Apartments found here.

Orlando Apartments range from soaring skyscrapers to artistic cottages, and condos spread over a varied neighbourhood. Metro Orlando has a total of seventy-one magnificent high-rises (441 ft or 134m tall) as of 2010. Suntrust Centre is the tallest tower of the region since 1988. On the other hand, fascinating and ethnic neighbourhoods dating back to 1800s, are located in downtown Orlando, in-between Orange Avenue and Garland Avenue. This is the historic district of Old Orlando, located around Lake Eola with old oaks and brick streets. The oldest homes are located in this neighbourhood. Orlando Apartments in trendy neighbourhoods like Thorton Park have sprawling residential lofts, with all modern amenities like swimming pool, fitness center, off-street parking, etc.

Orlando Apartments have competitive rents ranging from $777 for a one-bedroom apartment to $950 for a two bedroom one. The average Orlando Apartments rent for a three bedroom apartment was $1,221 in February.

While searching for Orlando Apartments, one should scrutinize the various options available with realtors.