Cheap Homes for Rent in Alachua County, FL from $400 (68 Rentals)

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property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 3-302 Room 1/A

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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$500

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$500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 3-302 Room 4/D

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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$500

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$500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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$500

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$500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 5-207

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$550

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$550

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$550

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 411 NE 10th St

$575

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$575

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$575

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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411 NE 10th St

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd

$595

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$595

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$595

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd, Unit Countryside 1-308

4000 SW 23rd
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$600

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$600

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$600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 208

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 3800 SW 20th Ave

$475 - $750

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3800 SW 20th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 613 SW 75th St

$900 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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613 SW 75th St

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 2811 SW Archer Rd

$1,000 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2811 SW Archer Rd

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

$1,049 - $3,729

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1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 81 SE 16th Ave

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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81 SE 16th Ave, Unit D103

81 SE 16th Ave
GainesvilleFL32601

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property at 1915 SW 70th Terrace

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1915 SW 70th Terrace, Unit B

1915 SW 70th Terrace
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 5722 NW 25th Ter

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5722 NW 25th Ter

GainesvilleFL32653
property at 805 NW 40 Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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805 NW 40 Ave

GainesvilleFL32609
property at 605 SW 75th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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605 SW 75th St, Unit 102

605 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 7200 SW 8th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7200 SW 8th Ave, Unit D22

7200 SW 8th Ave
GainesvilleFL32607

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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 $549. Lux 13 in the Golfview 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
The Crossing at Santa Fe4-4 Wood4BR,4BA$549
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$709
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$710
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Spyglass Apartments3 Luxe3BR,2BA$740
Verdant Cove3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$799
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$839
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alachua County area is the $0.51 price per square foot 3-3 Wood Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the in the Kensington Park neighborhood starting from $675. The second greatest value Alachua County apartment is the Renovated-3x3 Model at The Quarters Gainesville starting at $780 with a $0.65 price per square foot in the West Gainesville 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 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.65
Spyglass Apartments3 Luxe3BR,2BA$0.62
Tiger Bay3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.84
4000 SW 23rd street, Unit 5-2014000 SW 23rd street4BR,4BA$0.42
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.88
Hideaway Gainesville2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.72
The Landings2/2.5 Classic2BR,2.5BA$0.93
Lux 13Waterton with Bay Window, Wood Style Floors2BR,2BA$0.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Alachua County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alachua County?

There are currently 624 Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL with pricing that ranges from $495 to $16,555. There are also 404 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alachua County ranging from $475 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alachua County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alachua County ranges from $475 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,960.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alachua County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alachua County range from $586 to $12,053, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $495.

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