Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 (86 Rentals)
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Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave

Archer Court

3530 NW 21st St

Holly Heights

510 SW 69th St

The Grande @ Gainesville

College Manor

Brookwood Terrace
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Madison on 20th Apartments

Hamlet Cove

Addison Lane

Bentwood Apartments

Third Avenue Apartments

1406 SW 18th Pl

The Hammocks By Butler

Santa Fe Trace Apartments

421 SW 67th Terrace
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2535 NW 62 Pl

Whisperwood Apartments

Sweetwater on 16th

The Hammocks on 34th

Hickory Place

The Hammocks on 20th

Liv Apartments

Gardenview Apartments

Treehouse Village

Hidden Village
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Towne Parc Apartments

Sun Bay Apartments

Madison Cove

Frederick Gardens

Williamsburg Village Apartments

The Hammocks off 6th

7119 SW 45th Pl

Hunters Run
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Mount Vernon Apartments

The Hammocks Off Newberry

Camelot Apartments

Spanish Trace

Bivens Cove

Treebecka Park

Reflections

Country Village Apartments

Arlington Square

4003 SW 27th St
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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 | $1,504 | $840 | $2,145 |
| Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $500 | $2,790 |
| Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $525 | $3,000 |
| Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,463 | $589 | $3,375 |
| Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,070 | $489 | $2,556 |
| Gainesville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,107 | $780 | $1,460 |
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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGainesville, FL
Ranked #9
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Holly Heights which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $1,681.
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 4,724 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 $800 which is $881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters
Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.




