Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 (16 Rentals)

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property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500 - $1,995

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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4000 SW 23rd St

GainesvilleFL32608
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Point Apartments

3100 SW 35th PlGainesville, FL 32608
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property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

$999 - $2,835

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 2300 SW 43rd St

$1,250 - $2,374

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2300 SW 43rd St

GainesvilleFL32607

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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 $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Reserve At Kanapaha which is listed at $803, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $5,981.

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 6,141 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 $848 which is $5,133 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.