Cheap Student Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 (70 Rentals)

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Varsity House Gainesville
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$701 - $841
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$665 - $805
Required Monthly Fees
$36
Total Monthly Price
$701 - $841
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Varsity House Gainesville

1720 SW 37th StGainesville, FL 32607
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Alsander GNV
$1,040 - $2,185
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$775 - $1,920
Required Monthly Fees
$265
Total Monthly Price
$1,040 - $2,185
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Alsander GNV

1900 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608
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University Terrace West
4 Bedroom Apartments

University Terrace West

3800 SW 20th AveGainesville, FL 32607
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120 NW 10th St
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

120 NW 10th St

120 NW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Midtown
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown

104 NW 17th StGainesville, FL 32603
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Camden Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Court

1142 SW 3rd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Ashton Lane II
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Lane II

1102 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Sabal Palms
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sabal Palms

1013 SW 7th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Ashton Lane Phase I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Lane Phase I

410 SW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Archstone Luxury Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Archstone Luxury Apartments

1116 SW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
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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 $699.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Verdant Cove which is listed at $547, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $5,173.

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 5,879 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 $943 which is $4,230 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.