
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 (151 Rentals)
Pet Friendly Gainesville Rentals.
Cheap Apartments in Gainesville.


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4000 SW 23rd street

4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202

Spyglass Apartments

Oakbrook Walk

Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community

511 SW 69th St, Unit C

2036 SW 69th Dr

Reserve At Kanapaha

Archer Court
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Camelot Apartments

The Hammocks By Butler

Madison on 20th Apartments

705 SW 75th St, Unit 202

6816 SW 4th Pl

Gardenview Apartments

Addison Lane

Sweetwater on 16th

Third Ave Apartments

Bentwood Apartments
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Brookwood Terrace

College Manor

Verdant Cove

821 NE 8th Ave

The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments

The Hammocks on 34th

The Hammocks off 6th

6519 W Newberry Rd

Hidden Village

Treehouse Village
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Arbor Park

Madison Cove

Frederick Gardens

Williamsburg Village Apartments

The Hammocks Off Newberry

Tiger Bay

Towne Parc Apartments

1700 SW 16th Ct

Sun Bay Apartments

Mount Vernon Apartments
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Hunters Run

211 NW 25 St

1915 SW 70th Terrace

Harbor Cove

Cypress Glen

Hickory Place

Pinetree Gardens

39th Avenue

Spanish Trace

6104 SW 12 Pl
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Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gainesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Studio Apartments | $1,442 | $879 | $2,290 |
| Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $795 | $3,104 |
| Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $739 | $4,316 |
| Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $576 | $10,000+ |
| Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,051 | $495 | $10,000+ |
| Gainesville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $829 | $10,000+ |
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Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.
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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 $879.
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 $4,944.
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 2,771 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 $855 which is $4,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.