
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 with Utilities Included (59 Rentals)
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Cheap Apartments in Gainesville.


The Hammocks By Butler

Madison on 20th Apartments

Sweetwater on 16th

Brookwood Terrace

Creekwood Apartments

The Hammocks off 6th

The Hammocks on 34th

Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave

Liv Apartments
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Treehouse Village

Towne Parc Apartments

Sun Bay Apartments

Mount Vernon Apartments

Hunters Run

Cypress Glen

Hickory Place

Country Village Apartments

CRICKET CLUB II

Legacy at Fort Clarke
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Eden Park at Ironwood

Treebecka Park

Forest View

A3443 Whispering Pines

Residences at Oakview

Sun Key Sun Harbor Apartments

Village Crossing Apartments

Cottages at Depot Park

South West Cottages

Bella Vista Village
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The Oasis Apartments

Pine Grove Apartments

St. Croix

Pine Meadow Apartments

Deco '39 Luxury Apartments

Pinewood Apartments I

Holly Heights

Villa Ravine Apartments

Harper's Pointe

Tower Oaks and Linton Oaks
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Tower Oaks Glen

Solaria Luxury Apartments

The Grande @ Gainesville

Lakeshore Towers

The 400 Apartments

Bridgelight Townhomes

Santa Fe Trace Apartments

Pine Forest Homes

A3555 Chelsea Lane

Stoneridge Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gainesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Studio Apartments | $1,458 | $865 | $2,191 |
| Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $795 | $3,334 |
| Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $739 | $3,400 |
| Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $576 | $10,000+ |
| Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,042 | $495 | $10,000+ |
| Gainesville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $829 | $9,979 |
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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 $803.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $5,684.
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 2,841 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 $844 which is $4,840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
Written by: Robin Stewart
Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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.

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.