Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL (63 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Downtown Gainesville area of Gainesville that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Lux 13
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$617 - $2,880Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $45.00
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Lux 13

1015 NW 21st AveGainesville, FL 32609
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Square One Apartment Homes
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$1,475 - $2,318Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Square One Apartment Homes

1800 NW 4th StGainesville, FL 32609
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The Palms
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$949 - $2,000

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Base Rent$949 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price$949 - $2,000
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet interview
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The Palms

230 SW 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Oakbrook Walk
$739 - $1,800Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $300-$300
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Oakbrook Walk

1331 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608
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The Hammocks off 6th
$1,019 - $1,199Pet FriendlyOther Pets, Cats and Dogs Allowed
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The Hammocks off 6th

321 NW 21st LnGainesville, FL 32609
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property at 1017 SW 1st Ave
$5,623 - $6,186

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Base Rent$6,186

Total Monthly Price$6,186
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Feb 1, 2027
Furnished

1017 SW 1st Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 406 NE 7th Ave
$12,057

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$12,057

Total Monthly Price$12,057
5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 8
Furnished

406 NE 7th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 914 SW 8th Ave
$660 - $1,295
4 Bedroom Rentals
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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

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property at 887 NW 21st Ave
$1,800
2 Bedroom Rentals
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887 NW 21st Ave

GainesvilleFL32609

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201 NW 10th St
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201 NW 10th St

201 NW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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237 SW 2nd Pl
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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237 SW 2nd Pl

237 SW 2nd PlGainesville, FL 32601
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Campus Point
Pet FriendlyDogs and Cats Allowed
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Campus Point

1035 SW 9th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Wisteria Downs
Pet FriendlyBirds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, Reptile and Other Pets Allowed
Pet Deposit $0.00
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Wisteria Downs

405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Tumblin Creek
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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Tumblin Creek

610-622 SW 11th LnGainesville, FL 32601
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The Seaboard
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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The Seaboard

814 SE 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Cottages at Depot Park
Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
One-Time Pet Fee $300.00 - Breed Restrictions May Apply
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Cottages at Depot Park

717 SE 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Pine Grove Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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Pine Grove Apartments

1901 NE 2nd StGainesville, FL 32609
Senior Living
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Gainesville Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Downtown Gainesville area of Gainesville, FL that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Sun Bay Apartments with prices starting from $1,115 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.6 of 4. Oakbrook Walk scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $739. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Sun Bay Apartments3.6/4University Heights South$1,115
Oakbrook Walk3.4/4University Heights South$739
Arlington Square3.4/4Downtown Gainesville$1,195
The Palms3.2/4Downtown Gainesville$949
Magnolia Apartment Residences3.2/4Downtown Gainesville$1,750
1125 SW 4th Ave3.2/4Innovation District$850
The Hammocks off 6th3/4Northwest Gainesville$1,019

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Gainesville

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Gainesville of Downtown Gainesville is the Hideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath Model at Oakbrook Walk, which is a 2 Beds unit starting from $739. The second cheapest Downtown Gainesville Pet Friendly apartment is the Arcadia with Wood Style Floors 2 Beds unit at Lux 13 starting at $850. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Gainesville apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath$739
Lux 13Arcadia with Wood Style Floors$850
Frederick GardensOasis$1,083
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.1$1,115
Arlington SquareSoho$1,195
Square One Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom$1,475
Magnolia Apartment Residences0BR/1.0BA$1,750

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #19

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 Pet Friendly Downtown Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Gainesville?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Gainesville is at Lux 13 listed at $617.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Gainesville Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Gainesville is $2,829.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Gainesville Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Gainesville is a 2,992 square feet unit starting from $12,057 at 406 NE 7th Ave.

What is the average size for Downtown Gainesville Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Gainesville is currently at 982 sq ft.

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