3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL (271 Rentals)

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Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 29, 2026

There are currently 625 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Gainesville, FL that range in price from $586 to $12,224. South Gainesville, West Gainesville and Northwest Gainesville are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Gainesville with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
South Gainesville145$1,770$586
West Gainesville85$1,738$659
Northwest Gainesville77$1,848$586
Phoenix46$1,633$659
Golfview37$1,562$633
Sugarfoot29$1,704$675
Kensington Park28$2,014$586
Mill Pond26$1,704$675
Westmoreland24$2,076$675
Suburban Heights23$2,145$675

Largest Available Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Gainesville, FL is found at Tara St. Augustine Townhomes in the Suburban Heights neighborhood and is 1,772 square feet priced from $2,382. Enclave at Tara Greens Townhomes in the Northwest Gainesville neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,772 square feet and currently listed start at $2,397. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Gainesville:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Tara St. Augustine TownhomesVale1,772 Sq Ft$2,382
Enclave at Tara Greens TownhomesVale1,772 Sq Ft$2,397
Madison PointeOasis1,678 Sq Ft$1,940
Park Lane ApartmentsCambridge1,531 Sq Ft$2,270
Noble on Newberrynom3b1,527 Sq Ft$2,610
Element Apartments at Celebration PointeBreeze1,526 Sq Ft$2,825
23West3A1,511 Sq Ft$2,350
Natura by MurbeckEmerald1,504 Sq Ft$2,800
Aqua at WindmeadowsCrest1,480 Sq Ft$1,785

Cheapest Available Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 29, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Gainesville, FL is the 3-3 Wood Model starting from $675 at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the Kensington Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Gainesville 3 Bedroom is the Geneva with Wood Style Floors Model at Lux 13 starting at $675 in the Golfview neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Gainesville is currently $1,902. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Gainesville:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood$675
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-3$709
On20 ApartmentsC2-Deluxe$729
Verdant Cove3 Bedroom 2 Bath$799
Harbor CoveThree Bedroom Two Bath$1,190
Lewis Place3BR2B -60%Lewis Place$1,350
Madison CoveC1 - Three Bedroom Two Bathroom$1,356
Centric on 34th Apartments3BR / 3BA Near UF | 1 Month Free$1,385
Santa Fe Oaks3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome$1,399

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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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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 3 Bedroom Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Gainesville with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Gainesville is at The Crossing at Santa Fe listed at $675.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Gainesville Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Gainesville is $1,902.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Gainesville Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gainesville is a 1,772 square feet unit starting from $2,382 at Tara St. Augustine Townhomes.

What is the average size for Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Gainesville is currently 1,408 sq ft.

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