
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 with Utilities Included (65 Rentals)
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Sweetwater on 16th

Brookwood Terrace

Madison on 20th Apartments

Creekwood Apartments

The Hammocks on 34th

The Hammocks off 6th

Liv Apartments

Treehouse Village
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Sun Bay Apartments

Hickory Place

Towne Parc Apartments

Mount Vernon Apartments

The Reserve at Kanapaha

Cypress Glen

Country Village Apartments

CRICKET CLUB II

Hunters Run

Eden Park at Ironwood
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Treebecka Park

Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave

Forest View

Legacy at Fort Clarke

Magnolia Parke

Uptown Village

Sun Key Sun Harbor Apartments

Village Crossing Apartments

Cottages at Depot Park

South West Cottages
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Bella Vista Village

The Oasis Apartments

Pine Grove Apartments

St. Croix

Pine Meadow Apartments

Deco '39 Luxury Apartments

Pinewood Apartments I

Holly Heights

Villa Ravine Apartments

Bridgelight Townhomes
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Harper's Pointe

Tower Oaks and Linton Oaks

Tower Oaks Glen

Solaria Luxury Apartments

Santa Fe Trace Apartments

The 400 Apartments

Lakeshore Towers

The Grande @ Gainesville

Scarlett House

Woodbury Row
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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 | $1,504 | $855 | $2,276 |
| Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $675 | $7,000 |
| Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $730 | $3,400 |
| Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $575 | $7,695 |
| Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $495 | $8,914 |
| Gainesville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $829 | $10,000+ |
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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 $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Camelot Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $5,969.
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 6,351 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 $851 which is $5,118 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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

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.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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.