Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (12 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Oakbrook Walk priced from $699. Windsor Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$749
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$749
Third Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,000
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, FL

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gainesville area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Square One Apartment Homes in the in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood starting from $1,564. The second greatest value Downtown Gainesville apartment is the 4x2 Balcony Model at Hub Gainesville University starting at $1,105 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Golfview 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.
Square One Apartment Homes3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
Parkside Apartments IIParkside II Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.85
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1.43
1125 SW 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (ROOMMATE MATCHING)1BR,1BA$1.07
Bel Air/Village WestBel-Air 1/1 with Premium Finishes1BR,1BA$1.84
Lux 13Orion w/ Wood Style Floors1BR,1BA$2.14
Third Avenue Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Frederick GardensTerrace1BR,1BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #21

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Gainesville?

There are currently 173 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, FL with pricing that ranges from $669 to $5,500. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Gainesville ranging from $450 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Gainesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Gainesville ranges from $450 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,678.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Gainesville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Gainesville range from $669 to $3,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $2,599. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $719.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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