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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, FL area range in price from $419 to $9,860 with an overall median price of $1,637. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lamplighter at $850, Sugarfoot at $525, and Mill Pond at $535. 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$1,287$8503
Sugarfoot$1,350$525250
Mill Pond$1,355$535175
Phoenix$1,500$510209
Downtown Gainesville$1,550$559114
Gateway Park$1,550$559212
Midtown Gainesville$1,550$525464
Oakview$1,550$559160
Debra Heights$1,551$85012
Duval Heights$1,551$85030

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 $579. 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
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$579
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$629
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$699
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$725
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$799
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$799
The Trails0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Holly Heights1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult CommunityEagle Suite2BR,2BA$905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the in the Kensington Park neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Metropolitan Gainesville starting at $1,040 with a $0.82 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 Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.53
The Metropolitan GainesvilleC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.82
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.57
Santa Fe Oaks3 Bed 2 Bath Flat3BR,2BA$1.03
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated - C1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.70
The Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.89
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.91
The Landings2/2.5 Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.92
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult CommunityEagle Suite2BR,2BA$0.95

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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 #7

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 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 $905.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is The Trails which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $1,637.

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 2,872 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 $743 which is $894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.

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