
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 with Utilities Included (50 Rentals)
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Gainesville.


Holly Heights

Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult Community

Brookwood Terrace

Madison on 20th Apartments

Woodland Villas Apartments

Creekwood Apartments

Santa Fe Trace Apartments

Lakewood Villas Apartments

Hunters Crossing Apartments
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The Hammocks on 34th

Hickory Place

Treehouse Village

Towne Parc Apartments

Sun Bay Apartments

Madison Cove Apartments

The Hammocks off 6th

Country Village Apartments

Hunters Run
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Mount Vernon Apartments

CRICKET CLUB II

The Grande at Gainesville
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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 | $1,361 | $799 | $2,145 |
Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $750 | $2,990 |
Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $525 | $3,400 |
Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $539 | $4,727 |
Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,177 | $409 | $2,556 |
Gainesville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $775 | $1,385 |
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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 $900.
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 $1,630.
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 3,657 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 $721 which is $909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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