Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL from $400 (136 Rentals)

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property at 3705 SW 27th St

$600 - $1,750

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3705 SW 27th St

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 115 NE 9th St

$900 - $950

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 11

115 NE 9th St

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 1028 NE 3rd Ave

$995 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1028 NE 3rd Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

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Cheapest Available Alachua County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alachua County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Verdant Cove in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood priced from $547. The Crossing at Santa Fe in the Kensington Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $549. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alachua County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$547
The Crossing at Santa Fe4-4 Wood4BR,4BA$549
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$629
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$669
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$679
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Lexington Crossing2-2f2BR,2BA$699
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alachua County area is the $0.55 price per square foot 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the in the Kensington Park neighborhood starting from $719. The second greatest value Alachua County apartment is the 2/1 Suite Model at University Commons starting at $749 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alachua County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.55
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.61
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.57
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.87
The Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.91
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV2BR,2BA$0.77
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.95
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Lexington Crossing2-2f2BR,2BA$0.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alachua County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alachua County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alachua County is at Archer Court listed at $880.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alachua County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alachua County Apartment is $547 at Verdant Cove.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alachua County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alachua County is starting from $645 at Verdant Cove.

What is the most affordable Alachua County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alachua County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oxford Manor and starts from $629.

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