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property at 3705 SW 27th St

3705 SW 27th St

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 510 SW 69th St

510 SW 69th St

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 1028 NE 3rd Ave

1028 NE 3rd Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 200 NE 11th St

200 NE 11th St

GainesvilleFL32601

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Cheapest Available Alachua County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alachua County, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the Kensington Park neighborhood priced from $509. Oxford Manor in the Golfview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alachua County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossing at Santa Fe4-4 Wood4BR,4BA$509
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$629
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$669
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$689
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$749
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$749
Archer CourtStudioStudio,1BA$835
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$839
The Trails0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL

As of November 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alachua County area is the $0.44 price per square foot 4x4 Platinum Model at Cabana Beach Gainesville in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $639. The second greatest value Alachua County apartment is the 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe starting at $719 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Kensington Park 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.
Cabana Beach Gainesville4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.44
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.55
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.57
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated - C1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.57
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.90
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-32BR,2BA$0.72
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.95
The Landings2/2.5 Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.95
On20 ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alachua County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alachua County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alachua County is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alachua County?

The cheapest apartment in Alachua County is Holly Heights which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Alachua County costs $1,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alachua County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 756 regular apartments in Alachua County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alachua County?

Cheap apartments in Alachua County have an average cost of $885 which is $714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alachua County.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.