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Gainesville, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oakley in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood priced from $700. Landmark Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$700
Landmark Apartment Homes1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$725
New Meridian Estates1BR/1BA Upgraded1BR,1BA$730
Courtyard Apartment HomesCharming 1-Bedroom Apartment with Pool View!1BR,1BA$795
Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, AL and Nearby

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.69 price per square foot Capstone Model at Riverfront Village in the in the Northport North of River neighborhood starting from $835. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the The Willow Model at Landmark Apartments- AL starting at $1,390 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Skyland McFarland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverfront VillageCapstone3BR,3BA$0.69
Landmark Apartments- ALThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.16
The GlensThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.10
The Mark Apartments2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Hallmark at Garden ParkwayTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.98
Northwood Place Apartments2-Bedroom 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
Winding CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.07
Regency ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Landmark Apartment Homes1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.05
The Oakley1x11BR,1BA$1.13

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Getting Around Gainesville, AL

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gainesville Apartment is $700 at The Oakley.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gainesville is starting from $775 at Landmark Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Meridian Estates and starts from $890.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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