Cheap Homes for Rent in Alachua County, FL from $500 (103 Rentals)

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property at 2490 SW 14th Dr

$850 - $1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2490 SW 14th Dr

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 6519 W Newberry Rd

$900 - $1,690

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$900 - $1,690
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$900 - $1,690

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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6519 W Newberry Rd

GainesvilleFL32605
property at 3611 SW 28th Terrace

$925

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3611 SW 28th Terrace, Unit B, Unit B

3611 SW 28th Terrace
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1015 SW 9th St

$950 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1015 SW 9th St

GainesvilleFL32601

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property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

$999 - $3,020

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 3600 SW 23rd St

$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,200 - $1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3600 SW 23rd St

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 5722 NW 25th Ter

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5722 NW 25th Ter

GainesvilleFL32653
property at 601 SW 75th St

$1,250 - $1,390

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$1,250 - $1,390
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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601 SW 75th St

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 $669. 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 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$679
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$689
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$689
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1B)1BR,1BA$803
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$830
1125 SW 4th Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL

As of May 03, 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$0.60
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.89
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV2BR,2BA$0.77
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.96
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.90
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1B)1BR,1BA$0.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Alachua County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alachua County?

There are currently 634 Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL with pricing that ranges from $495 to $10,228. There are also 444 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alachua County ranging from $525 to $6,400.

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 $525 to $6,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,408.

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 $575 to $7,467, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $525 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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