1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL (313 Rentals)

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Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 21, 2026

There are currently 1651 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Gainesville, FL that range in price from $795 to $2,790. South Gainesville, Northwest Gainesville and West Gainesville 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:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Gainesville256$1,365$795
Northwest Gainesville210$1,320$795
West Gainesville161$1,378$899
Golfview132$1,124$795
Sugarfoot124$1,325$899
Mill Pond114$1,320$899
Midtown Gainesville98$1,115$795
Suburban Heights75$1,455$899
Westmoreland70$1,460$899
Duckpond52$1,115$795

Largest Available Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments

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. Park Lane Apartments in the West Gainesville neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,046 square feet and currently listed start at $1,599. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Gainesville:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Choreograph Gainesville 55+ Active Adult AptFREESIA1,094 Sq Ft$2,580
Park Lane ApartmentsRegents with Solarium1,046 Sq Ft$1,599
23West1B1,003 Sq Ft$1,690
Roberts' Stadium ClubOne Bedroom879 Sq Ft$1,900
Aqua at WindmeadowsCascade870 Sq Ft$1,426
Huntington Lakes Apartments1b Luxe865 Sq Ft$1,605
Arbor ParkAzalea862 Sq Ft$1,149
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1B)855 Sq Ft$803
Lakewood Villas1b Luxe850 Sq Ft$1,466
Natura by MurbeckSage847 Sq Ft$1,770

Cheapest Available Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Gainesville, FL is the 1 Bed 1 Bath (1B) Model starting from $803 at Reserve At Kanapaha in the West Gainesville neighborhood. The second most affordable Gainesville 1 Bedroom is the 1/1 Hammocks Model at Camelot Apartments starting at $899 in the Suburban Heights neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Gainesville is currently $1,421. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Gainesville:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1B)$803
Camelot Apartments1/1 Hammocks$899
Madison on 20th Apartments1BR/1BA RENO$900
6816 SW 4th Pl1BR, 1BA$900
Archer CourtOne Bed One Bath Open$920
Gardenview ApartmentsOne Bedroom$925
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small$949
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat$950
Liv ApartmentsLiv Apartments 1 Bedroom - Upstairs$975
Addison LaneUpdated 1 BR$991

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Gainesville Overview

Folks that are looking for apartments in Gainesville, FL can choose bustling, larger communities near the University of Florida campus, or choose smaller, quieter buildings downtown or in the outer neighborhoods. Gainesville has all the amenities you look for in a larger university city, but encased in a small geographic area with an extensive transit system that makes it easy to get around.

Why live in Gainesville, FL?

With its blend of big university life, a thriving downtown and slower-paced historical neighborhoods, Gainesville has a little something for everyone. People can step out of their apartments in Gainesville and find themselves a short trip away from major college sports, great food or a night of theater.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Gainesville with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Gainesville is at Reserve At Kanapaha listed at $803.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Gainesville Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Gainesville is $1,421.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Gainesville Apartment for rent?

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.

What is the average size for Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Gainesville is currently 735 sq ft.

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