3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL (142 Rentals)

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Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 674 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Gainesville, FL that range in price from $539 to $9,837. South Gainesville, Northwest Gainesville and West 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 Gainesville116$1,689$539
Northwest Gainesville74$1,595$539
West Gainesville73$1,840$589
Golfview58$1,150$559
Midtown Gainesville39$1,050$559
Mill Pond28$1,456$589
Phoenix28$1,500$589
Sugarfoot27$1,400$589
Kensington Park26$1,894$539
Gateway Park24$1,329$559

Largest Available Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Gainesville, FL is found at 1125 SW 4th Ave in the Golfview neighborhood and is 2,000 square feet priced from $2,250. Sweetwater on 16th in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,783 square feet and currently listed start at $1,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Gainesville:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1125 SW 4th Ave3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom2,000 Sq Ft$2,250
Sweetwater on 16th3BD/2.5 BA1,783 Sq Ft$1,500
Uptown VillageC3 - Majesty - ut3x2vl - Three Bedroom, Two Bat...1,606 Sq Ft$2,196
Element Apartments at Celebration PointeBreeze1,526 Sq Ft$2,925
23West3A1,511 Sq Ft$2,350
Aqua at WindmeadowsCrest1,480 Sq Ft$1,775
MAA SteeplegateThe Classic1,438 Sq Ft$1,843
The Enclave3-3UP1,431 Sq Ft$739
Bivens CoveIbis1,428 Sq Ft$1,649

Cheapest Available Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Gainesville, FL is the Geneva Model starting from $579 at Lux 13 in the Golfview neighborhood. The second most affordable Gainesville 3 Bedroom is the 3-3w Model at Oxford Manor starting at $629 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Gainesville is currently $1,701. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Gainesville:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lux 13Geneva$579
Oxford Manor3-3w$629
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz$699
Museum Walk3-3w$799
Creekwood Apartments3 Bedroom$1,225
Santa Fe Oaks3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome$1,250
Madison Cove ApartmentsIncome Restricted$1,267
Villas at Ashton SquareRENOVATED 3 Bed 2 Bath - Villas at Ashton Square$1,400
Sweetwater on 16th3BD/2Bath -Flat$1,400
Reflections3x3$1,415

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gainesville, FL

Ranked #8

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Gainesville, FL

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

71 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Lux 13 listed at $579.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Gainesville is $1,701.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gainesville is a 2,000 square feet unit starting from $2,250 at 1125 SW 4th Ave.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Gainesville is currently 1,303 sq ft.

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