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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, FL area range in price from $450 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $3,577. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hazel Heights at $835, Phoenix at $550, and Duval Heights at $900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hazel Heights$1,800$83515
Phoenix$1,925$55027
Duval Heights$1,950$90031
Lamplighter$1,950$90014
Debra Heights$2,000$80018
Highland Court Manor$2,000$70036
Kensington Park$2,000$1,3958
Oakview$2,400$70022
Mill Pond$2,550$50078
Suburban Heights$2,550$1,00070

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the Kensington Park neighborhood priced from $509. Oxford Manor in the Golfview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $629. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossing at Santa Fe4-4 Wood4BR,4BA$509
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$629
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$669
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$699
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$749
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$749
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$799
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$799
The Trails0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.44 price per square foot 4x4 Platinum Model at Cabana Beach Gainesville in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $639. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe starting at $719 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Kensington Park 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.
Cabana Beach Gainesville4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.44
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.55
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.57
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated - C1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.70
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.89
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.90
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-32BR,2BA$0.72
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.94
On20 ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.85
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84

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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 #9

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 Cheap Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gainesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gainesville is at The Hammocks By Butler listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gainesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gainesville Apartment is $900 at Holly Heights.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gainesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gainesville is starting from $699 at Oakbrook Walk.

What is the most affordable Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Crossing at Santa Fe and starts from $609.

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