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Cheapest Available Alachua County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alachua County, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Oxford Manor in the Golfview neighborhood priced from $669. Spyglass Apartments in the Suburban Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alachua County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$669
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$699
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$789
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1B)1BR,1BA$803
Harbor CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$859
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL

As of June 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alachua County area is the $0.28 price per square foot 4TH Model at The Ridge in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $859. The second greatest value Alachua County apartment is the E3 Model at The Griffin starting at $975 with a $0.55 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 Ridge4TH4BR,4.5BA$0.28
The GriffinE35BR,5BA$0.55
Cabana Beach Gainesville4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.46
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP3BR,3BA$0.49
Gainesville PlaceRoyal4BR,4BA$0.52
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.61
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.84

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 The Hammocks By Butler listed at $900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alachua County Apartment is $803 at Reserve At Kanapaha.

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 $739 at Oakbrook Walk.

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 $669.

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