Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duckpond Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (44 Rentals)

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Sunset Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Apartments

1500 NW 12th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Sunset Horizon
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Horizon

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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South West Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South West Cottages

1906 SW 14th TerGainesville, FL 32608
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Midtown
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown

104 NW 17th StGainesville, FL 32603
Student Housing
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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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Pointe 23
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe 23

740 NE 23rd AveGainesville, FL 32609
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Harper's Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harper's Pointe

2320 E University AveGainesville, FL 32641
Senior Living
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1212 SW 5th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1212 SW 5th Ave

1212 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Villa Ravine Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Ravine Apartments

1500 NW 16th AveGainesville, FL 32605
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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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Lakeshore Towers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore Towers

2306 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608
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Arbor Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Lofts

1824 NW 3rd PlGainesville, FL 32603
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Scarlett House
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scarlett House

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

Wisteria Downs

405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601

Duckpond, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duckpond Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duckpond area of Gainesville, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult Community priced from $500. 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 Duckpond apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult CommunityNorthern Edge Suite2BR,2BA$500
1125 SW 4th Ave1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area1BR,$600
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$649
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$725
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave5x5 TH A5BR,5BA$730
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$899
College Park at MidtownThe CadeStudio,1BA$949
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$950
Third Avenue Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duckpond, FL

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duckpond area is the $0.82 price per square foot C1 - 3x3 Model at The Metropolitan Gainesville in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,040. The second greatest value Duckpond apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Square One Apartment Homes starting at $1,507 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duckpond apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Metropolitan GainesvilleC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.82
Square One Apartment Homes3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Brookwood Terrace2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Williamsburg Village Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.26
Georgetown Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.30
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult CommunityNorthern Edge Suite2BR,2BA$0.52
Hub Gainesville University4x2 A4BR,2BA$0.99
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Duckpond, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Gainesville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Gainesville. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duckpond Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Duckpond?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duckpond is under $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duckpond?

The cheapest apartment in Duckpond is 1125 SW 4th Ave which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Duckpond costs $1,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duckpond?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 195 regular apartments in Duckpond that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Duckpond?

Cheap apartments in Duckpond have an average cost of $796 which is $754 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duckpond.

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