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property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$510

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$510
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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202, Unit 1-202

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 705 SW 75th St

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

705 SW 75th St, Unit 202, Unit 202

705 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 1028 NE 3rd Ave

$995 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1028 NE 3rd Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, FL area range in price from $539 to $11,729 with an overall median price of $6,745. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lamplighter at $1,087, Mill Pond at $571, and Phoenix at $549. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lamplighter$1,299$1,08723
Mill Pond$1,419$571301
Phoenix$1,512$549226
Innovation District$1,700$62934
Oakview$1,700$66973
University Heights South$1,700$629168
Highland Court Manor$1,750$66959
West Gainesville$1,750$549539
Hazel Heights$1,911$1,02530
Suburban Heights$2,080$675202

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Lux 13 in the Golfview neighborhood priced from $669. Oxford Manor in the Golfview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $669. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$669
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$679
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1B)1BR,1BA$803
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$830
1125 SW 4th Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.28 price per square foot 4TH Model at The Ridge in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $859. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the E3 Model at The Griffin starting at $950 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge4TH4BR,4.5BA$0.28
The GriffinE35BR,5BA$0.54
Gainesville PlaceRoyal4BR,4BA$0.50
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.61
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.61
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP2BR,2BA$0.74
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.83

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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 Cheap Gainesville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gainesville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gainesville is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Reserve At Kanapaha which is listed at $803, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $6,745.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gainesville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3,272 regular apartments in Gainesville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gainesville?

Cheap apartments in Gainesville have an average cost of $784 which is $5,961 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.

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