3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL (298 Rentals)

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Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 14, 2026

There are currently 1037 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Gainesville, FL that range in price from $576 to $11,068. 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 Gainesville191$1,719$576
Northwest Gainesville116$1,785$576
West Gainesville114$1,750$639
Golfview70$1,405$669
Phoenix65$1,549$639
Sugarfoot55$1,452$669
Midtown Gainesville52$1,122$669
Mill Pond49$1,550$669
Westmoreland32$1,888$675
Suburban Heights31$1,999$675

Largest Available Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Gainesville, FL is found at Sweetwater on 16th in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood and is 1,783 square feet priced from $1,499. Tara St. Augustine Townhomes in the Suburban Heights neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,772 square feet and currently listed start at $2,405. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Gainesville:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sweetwater on 16th3BD/2.5 BA1,783 Sq Ft$1,499
Tara St. Augustine TownhomesVale1,772 Sq Ft$2,405
Enclave at Tara Greens TownhomesVale1,772 Sq Ft$2,382
Madison PointeOasis1,678 Sq Ft$2,108
Flats at Tioga Town CenterOrchid1,610 Sq Ft$2,900
Park Lane ApartmentsCambridge1,531 Sq Ft$2,070
Noble on Newberrynom3b1,527 Sq Ft$2,610
Element Apartments at Celebration PointeBreeze1,526 Sq Ft$2,825
Natura by MurbeckEmerald1,504 Sq Ft$2,800
Aqua at WindmeadowsCrest1,480 Sq Ft$1,785

Cheapest Available Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 14, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Gainesville, FL is the Geneva Model starting from $669 at Lux 13 in the Golfview neighborhood. The second most affordable Gainesville 3 Bedroom is the 3-3w Model at Oxford Manor starting at $669 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Gainesville is currently $1,732. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Gainesville:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lux 13Geneva$669
Oxford Manor3-3w$669
Spyglass Apartments3$675
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-3$699
On20 ApartmentsC2-Deluxe$729
Social 28 ApartmentsC1$1,085
Tiger Bay3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,299
Verdant Cove3 Bedroom 2 Bath$1,299
Sweetwater on 16th3BD/2Bath -Flat$1,399

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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 Lux 13 listed at $669.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Gainesville is $1,732.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Gainesville is a 1,783 square feet unit starting from $1,499 at Sweetwater on 16th.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Gainesville is currently 2,177 sq ft.

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