Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (40 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
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The Palms
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$893 - $2,000
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The Palms

230 SW 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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property at 610 SW 11th Ln

$1,495 - $1,595

2 Bedroom Rentals

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610 SW 11th Ln

GainesvilleFL32601
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Residences at Oakview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Residences at Oakview

1515 NW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Carver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carver Gardens

1101 SE 15th StGainesville, FL 32641

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Cottages at Depot Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages at Depot Park

717 SE 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Pine Grove Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Grove Apartments

1901 NE 2nd StGainesville, FL 32609
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St. Croix
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Croix

829 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Deco '39 Luxury Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Deco '39 Luxury Apartments

320 SW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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237 SW 2nd Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

237 SW 2nd Pl

237 SW 2nd PlGainesville, FL 32601

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Solaria Luxury Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Solaria Luxury Apartments

1024 SW 7th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Campus Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Point

1035 SW 9th StGainesville, FL 32601
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The 400 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 400 Apartments

400 NW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Wisteria Downs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wisteria Downs

405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601

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property at 203 SE 21st St

$1,395 - $1,695

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

203 SE 21st St

GainesvilleFL32641
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Woodbury Row
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Row

1011 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing

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Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Gainesville area of Gainesville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Lux 13 priced from $704. Oakbrook Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$704
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed, 1 Bath Premium Renovated1BR,1BA$1,029
Frederick GardensTerrace1BR,1BA$1,099
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1,115
Arlington SquareChelsea1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, FL

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gainesville area is the $0.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at 1125 SW 4th Ave in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Downtown Gainesville apartment is the 2BR, 2BA Model at The Palms starting at $893 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1125 SW 4th Ave3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.39
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.79
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1.49
Frederick GardensOasis with Enhanced Finishes1BR,1BA$1.97
Arlington SquareChelsea1BR,1BA$3.00
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.10

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Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Gainesville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment is $1,029 at The Hammocks off 6th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Gainesville is starting from $739 at Oakbrook Walk.

What is the most affordable Downtown Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lux 13 and starts from $675.

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