Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 (291 Rentals)

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property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$550

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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd

$595

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

4000 SW 23rd, Unit Countryside 1-308

4000 SW 23rd
GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 210 NW 29th St

$875

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$875
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

210 NW 29th St

GainesvilleFL32607

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 705 SW 75th St

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 13

705 SW 75th St, Unit 202

705 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Gainesville, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, FL area range in price from $495 to $12,231 with an overall median price of $5,519. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lamplighter at $799, Golfview at $620, and Midtown Gainesville at $630. 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$999$79919
Golfview$1,405$620438
Midtown Gainesville$1,497$630364
Sugarfoot$1,550$620317
Innovation District$1,595$94524
Mill Pond$1,599$620270
Phoenix$1,640$495221
Oakview$1,650$66956
University Heights South$1,650$739154
University Park$1,700$66945

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Spyglass Apartments in the Suburban Heights neighborhood priced from $675. The Crossing at Santa Fe in the Kensington Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$699
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$710
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult CommunityGator I1BR,1BA$745
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$746
Verdant Cove3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$799
Tiger Bay3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL

As of July 02, 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 $975 with a $0.55 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$0.55
Cabana Beach Gainesville4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.46
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP3BR,3BA$0.49
Gainesville PlaceRoyal4BR,4BA$0.52
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.65
Tiger Bay3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.68
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.79

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $5,519.

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 2,730 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 $809 which is $4,710 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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