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Spyglass Apartments

Oakbrook Walk

Tiger Bay

Reserve At Kanapaha

6519 W Newberry Rd

Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave

The Hammocks By Butler

Harbor Cove
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The Commons

Madison on 20th Apartments

6816 SW 4th Pl

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Archer Court

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The Palms

Bentwood Apartments

Hickory Place

Brookwood Terrace
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The Grande @ Gainesville

The Park Apartments

The Trails

The Hammocks on 34th

Verdant Cove

1700 SW 16th Ct

1312 SE 7th Ave

Addison Lane

The Hammocks off 6th

Liv Apartments
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Reflections

Treehouse Village

Frederick Gardens

Hidden Village

Arbor Park

CenterPoint

904 SW 62nd Terrace

The Hammocks Off Newberry

Camelot Apartments

Towne Parc Apartments
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1307 NW 6th St, Unit 14

612 NW 10th Ave, Unit C

603 SW 75th St, Unit 102

7401 SW 42nd Pl

Sun Bay Apartments

Williamsburg Village Apartments

1915 SW 70th Terrace

Hunters Run

Mount Vernon Apartments

Lewis Place
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gainesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Studio Apartments | $1,473 | $849 | $4,042 |
| Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $600 | $5,680 |
| Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,622 | $725 | $6,186 |
| Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $615 | $10,000+ |
| Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $495 | $10,000+ |
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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 $859.
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 $1,430.
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 2,874 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 $702 which is $728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.