Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 with Swimming Pool (54 Rentals)

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property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$550

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$550
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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd

$595

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$595
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$595

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd, Unit Countryside 1-308

4000 SW 23rd
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$600

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$600
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 208

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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property at 7200 SW 8th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7200 SW 8th Ave, Unit D22

7200 SW 8th Ave
GainesvilleFL32607

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

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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property at 603 SW 75th St

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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603 SW 75th St, Unit 102

603 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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$500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 3-302 Room B/2

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 3-302 Room 4/D

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 3-302 Room A/1

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $825.

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 $1,375.

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 3,071 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 $711 which is $664 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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

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.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.