Cheap Homes for Rent in Alachua County, FL from $400 (110 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Alachua County.

property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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$450
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd

$495

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$495
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$495

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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$500
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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

Available Aug 1

4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202

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

$595

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$595
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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

4000 SW 23rd, Unit Countryside 1-308

4000 SW 23rd
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4215 SW 22nd Ln

$600

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$600
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4215 SW 22nd Ln, Unit 1201-3

4215 SW 22nd Ln
GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 705 SW 75th St

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 13

705 SW 75th St, Unit 202

705 SW 75th St
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
property at 2490 SW 14th Dr

$995 - $999

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2490 SW 14th Dr

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 2811 SW Archer Rd

$1,000 - $1,200

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2811 SW Archer Rd

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 2219 SE 15th St

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2219 SE 15th St

GainesvilleFL32641

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property at 3924 SW 26th Dr

$1,100 - $1,150

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3924 SW 26th Dr

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1915 SW 70th Terrace

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1915 SW 70th Terrace, Unit B

1915 SW 70th Terrace
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 3705 SW 27th St

$1,150 - $1,750

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3705 SW 27th St

GainesvilleFL32608

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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 Lux 13 in the Golfview neighborhood priced from $669. Oxford Manor in the Golfview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $669. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alachua County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
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
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1A)1BR,1BA$803
Archer CourtStudio OpenStudio,1BA$868
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL

As of June 17, 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$0.48
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$0.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Alachua County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alachua County?

There are currently 632 Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL with pricing that ranges from $495 to $14,891. There are also 421 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alachua County ranging from $450 to $6,000.

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 $450 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,450.

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 $576 to $8,312, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $595 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $495.

Expert Rental Resources

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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