Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alachua, FL from $500 (51 Rentals)

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One 51 Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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15100 NW 150th CtAlachua, FL 32615
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The Domains
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Domains

13900 Tech City CirAlachua, FL 32615

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Lakewood Villas
$1,677 - $2,072
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$1,677 - $2,072
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 11

Lakewood Villas

700 SW 62nd BlvdGainesville, FL 32607
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Hunters Crossing
$1,725 - $2,175
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Hunters Crossing

4830 NW 43rd StGainesville, FL 32606
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Holly Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Heights

604 SW 70th TerGainesville, FL 32607
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510 SW 69th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

510 SW 69th St

510 SW 69th StGainesville, FL 32607

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North Pointe Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Pointe Villas

2218 NW 65th RdGainesville, FL 32653
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Santa Fe Oaks
3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Oaks

8203 NW 31st AveGainesville, FL 32606
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Treebecka Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Treebecka Park

6400 SW 20th AveGainesville, FL 32607
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Alachua, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alachua Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alachua, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the Kensington Park neighborhood priced from $549. Spyglass Apartments in the Suburban Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alachua apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossing at Santa Fe4-4 Wood4BR,4BA$549
Spyglass Apartments3 Luxe3BR,2BA$740
Harbor CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$859
Whisperwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Deer Creek Senior Apartments - 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,088
The Hammocks Off Newberry1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,098
Bentwood ApartmentsBentwood One Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$1,130
Millie Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,225
Legacy at Fort ClarkeA2 Peyton - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,291
The EarlThe Bassman1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alachua, FL

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alachua area is the $1.34 price per square foot Vale Model at Tara St. Augustine Townhomes in the in the Suburban Heights neighborhood starting from $2,382. The second greatest value Alachua apartment is the Glen Model at Enclave at Tara Greens Townhomes starting at $2,309 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Northwest Gainesville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alachua apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tara St. Augustine TownhomesVale3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Enclave at Tara Greens TownhomesGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.37
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
Magnolia PlaceMarquis2BR,2.5BA$1.25
MAA SteeplegateThe Derby2BR,1BA$1.33
Santa Fe Oaks3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.15
Spyglass Apartments3 Luxe3BR,2BA$0.62
Villas at Ashton SquareRENOVATED 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment - Villas at As...2BR,2BA$1.30
CRICKET CLUB II2 Bed 2 Bath in Cricket Club II2BR,2BA$1.36
Harbor CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alachua Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alachua Apartment is $859 at Harbor Cove.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alachua Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alachua is starting from $1,030 at Harbor Cove.

What is the most affordable Alachua Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alachua Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Crossing at Santa Fe and starts from $675.

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