
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $700 (13 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Gainesville area of Gainesville.


1315 SE 3rd Ave

1015-1015 SW 9th St

1803 NE 17th Way

625 SW 11th Ln
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724 NE 12th St

643 NE Waldo Rd

637 NE Waldo Rd

1015 SW 9th St

1600 NE 12th Ave

722 NE 12th St
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315 NW 4th Pl

918 NW 3rd Ave
Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Gainesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Gainesville 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,366 | $950 | $1,900 |
Downtown Gainesville 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,018 | $1,200 | $2,700 |
Downtown Gainesville 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,562 | $1,300 | $5,000 |
Downtown Gainesville 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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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 $599. 1125 SW 4th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lux 13 | Geneva | 3BR,2BA | $599 |
1125 SW 4th Ave | 1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area | 1BR, | $600 |
Oakbrook Walk | Hideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $699 |
Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
Third Avenue Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, FL
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gainesville area is the $1.64 price per square foot 5 bd 4 ba Model at 816 Sw 9th St in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Downtown Gainesville apartment is the Parkside II Townhouse Model at Parkside Apartments II starting at $1,849 with a $1.85 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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816 Sw 9th St | 5 bd 4 ba | 5BR,4BA | $1.64 |
Parkside Apartments II | Parkside II Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.85 |
Oakbrook Walk | Oasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Sun Bay Apartments | Model 2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Third Avenue Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Lux 13 | Orion w/ Wood Style Floors | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Frederick Gardens | Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Parkside Apartments I | Parkside I One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
The Hammocks off 6th | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Premium Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Magnolia Apartment Residences | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.30 |
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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 $599 to $2,550. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Gainesville ranging from $700 to $5,000.
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 $700 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,713.
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 $599 to $2,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $679.
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