Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 (172 Rentals)

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property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$550

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 411 NE 10th St

$575

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$575
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411 NE 10th St

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd

$595

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$595
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd, Unit Countryside 1-308

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

$600

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 208

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 3921 SW 34th St

$550 - $2,300

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3921 SW 34th St

GainesvilleFL32608

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, FL area range in price from $495 to $16,368 with an overall median price of $1,369. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Highland Court Manor at $845, University Park at $849, and Downtown Gainesville at $1,115. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Highland Court Manor$845$63360
University Park$849$63365
Downtown Gainesville$1,115$633178
Midtown Gainesville$1,119$575416
Oakview$1,139$63379
Northeast Neighbors$1,175$633223
Golfview$1,199$575458
Duckpond$1,216$633232
Lamplighter$1,250$7996
Phoenix$1,250$495198

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 $549. Lux 13 in the Golfview 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
The Crossing at Santa Fe4-4 Wood4BR,4BA$549
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$675
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$709
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$709
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$710
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$799
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.29 price per square foot 4TH Model at The Ridge in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Model at University Commons starting at $499 with a $0.28 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$0.29
University Commons4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$0.28
Student | Nine315x55BR,5BA$0.80
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP3BR,3BA$0.49
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
Spyglass Apartments3 Luxe3BR,2BA$0.62
4000 SW 23rd street, Unit 5-2014000 SW 23rd street4BR,4BA$0.42
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.73
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Flooring2BR,2BA$0.77
Lux 13Waterton with Bay Window, Wood Style Floors2BR,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.

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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 $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Harbor Cove which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $1,369.

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 2,994 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 $713 which is $656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.

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