Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duckpond Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (31 Rentals)
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1727 NE 17th Pl

2919 NW 6th St

College Manor
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Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult Community

Brookwood Terrace

414 NE 5th Ave

711 NE 5th St

914 SW 8th Ave

1030 NE 9th St

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Duckpond, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Duckpond?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Duckpond Studio Apartments | $1,543 | $914 | $1,839 |
Duckpond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $600 | $2,000 |
Duckpond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $699 | $3,400 |
Duckpond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $629 | $2,550 |
Duckpond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $679 | $1,570 |
Duckpond 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $730 | $1,385 |
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There are currently 31 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Duckpond Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult Community | Northern Edge Suite | 2BR,2BA | $500 |
1125 SW 4th Ave | 1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area | 1BR, | $600 |
Lux 13 | Geneva | 3BR,2BA | $619 |
Oakbrook Walk | Hideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $699 |
Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
College Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
College Park at Midtown | The Cade | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Third Avenue Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Sweetwater on 16th | 1BD/1BA -Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Treehouse Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,060 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duckpond, FL
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duckpond area is the $0.56 price per square foot The Grove Model at Legacy at The Standard in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $874. The second greatest value Duckpond apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Metropolitan Gainesville starting at $1,040 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duckpond apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Legacy at The Standard | The Grove | 5BR,3BA | $0.56 |
The Metropolitan Gainesville | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.82 |
Brookwood Terrace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
Williamsburg Village Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Oakbrook Walk | Oasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Treehouse Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Third Avenue Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
The Commons | One Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Arbor Park | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult Community | Gator I | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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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 $1,060.
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 $1,700.
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 207 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 $957 which is $743 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duckpond.
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