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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Studio Apartments | $1,488 | $770 | $2,934 |
Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $795 | $4,192 |
| Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $699 | $4,581 |
| Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $596 | $10,000+ |
| Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,139 | $495 | $10,000+ |
| Gainesville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $829 | $10,000+ |
There are currently 2082 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Gainesville, FL that range in price from $795 to $4,252. South Gainesville, Northwest Gainesville and Golfview are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Gainesville with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gainesville | 298 | $1,450 | $795 |
| Northwest Gainesville | 266 | $1,425 | $795 |
| Golfview | 170 | $1,227 | $795 |
| West Gainesville | 146 | $1,430 | $895 |
| Midtown Gainesville | 118 | $1,195 | $795 |
| Sugarfoot | 114 | $1,400 | $895 |
| Mill Pond | 105 | $1,381 | $895 |
| Duckpond | 81 | $1,175 | $795 |
| Northeast Neighbors | 77 | $1,175 | $795 |
| Suburban Heights | 70 | $1,475 | $895 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gainesville, FL is found at Choreograph Gainesville 55+ Active Adult Apt in the Golfview neighborhood and is 1,094 square feet priced from $2,580. Uptown Village in the Libby Heights neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,090 square feet and currently listed start at $1,623. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gainesville:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choreograph Gainesville 55+ Active Adult Apt | FREESIA | 1,094 Sq Ft | $2,580 |
| Uptown Village | A4 Windmill with Solarium - One Bedroom, One Ba... | 1,090 Sq Ft | $1,623 |
| Park Lane Apartments | Regents with Solarium | 1,046 Sq Ft | $1,599 |
| Magnolia Place | Carlisle | 1,003 Sq Ft | $1,467 |
| 23West | 1B | 1,003 Sq Ft | $1,690 |
| The Mayfair | The Hammock | 916 Sq Ft | $1,793 |
| Robert's Stadium Club | One Bedroom | 879 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| Aqua at Windmeadows | Cascade | 870 Sq Ft | $1,367 |
| Huntington Lakes Apartments | 1b Luxe | 865 Sq Ft | $1,355 |
| The Reserve at Kanapaha | One Bedrooms | 767 Sq Ft | $1,145 |
As of February 18, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gainesville, FL is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $547 at Verdant Cove in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood. The second most affordable Gainesville 1 Bedroom is the Classic Model at CenterPoint starting at $850 in the Golfview neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gainesville is currently $1,469. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gainesville:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Verdant Cove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $547 |
| CenterPoint | Classic | $850 |
| Camelot Apartments | 1/1 Hammocks | $895 |
| Madison on 20th Apartments | 1BR/1BA | $900 |
| Holly Heights | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $900 |
| Third Avenue Apartments | 1B/1B Flat - Move in by Feb 15 — Lock in $900/... | $900 |
| The Trails | 1BR/1.0BA | $950 |
| Addison Lane | Updated 1 BR | $974 |
| Archer Court | One Bed One Bath | $975 |
| Liv Apartments | Liv Apartments 1 Bedroom - Upstairs | $975 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Gainesville is at Verdant Cove listed at $547.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gainesville is $1,469.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gainesville is a 1,094 square feet unit starting from $2,580 at Choreograph Gainesville 55+ Active Adult Apt.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Gainesville is currently 592 sq ft.
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