Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (53 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Gainesville area of Gainesville.

property at 1028 NE 3rd Ave

$995 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1028 NE 3rd Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

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property at 914 8th SW Ave

$1,390

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$1,390
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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 8th SW Ave, Unit 57, Unit 57

914 8th SW Ave
GainesvilleFL32601

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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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Campus Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Point

1035 SW 9th StGainesville, 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
Student Housing
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property at 1015 SW 9th St

$950 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1015 SW 9th St

GainesvilleFL32601
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Solaria Luxury Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Solaria Luxury Apartments

1024 SW 7th AveGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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The 400 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 400 Apartments

400 NW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
Senior Living
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Scarlett House
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scarlett House

125 NW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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Wisteria Downs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wisteria Downs

405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Woodbury Row
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Row

1100 SW 6th 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 $669. 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 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA - 32BR,2BA$900
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$950
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat1BR,1BA$950
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$975
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed, 1 Bath Premium Renovated1BR,1BA$1,049
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1,075
Frederick GardensOasis with Enhanced Finishes1BR,1BA$1,090
Bel Air/Village WestVillage West 1/11BR,1BA$1,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, FL

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gainesville area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4x2 Balcony Model at Hub Gainesville University in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Downtown Gainesville apartment is the 2BR, 2BA Model at The Palms Condominiums starting at $975 with a $0.87 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.
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.87
Parkside Apartments IIParkside II Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.93
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$1.24
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1.43
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat1BR,1BA$1.36
Lux 13Orion w/ Wood Style Floors1BR,1BA$2.14
Frederick GardensTerrace1BR,1BA$1.96
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #17

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Gainesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Gainesville is at Arlington Square listed at $1,255.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment is $950 at Third Avenue Apartments.

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 $669.

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