Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duckpond Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (52 Rentals)
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Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community

1064 SW 14th Ave

Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave

Lyons Corner

College Manor

Bedrock Candlelight Estates

Brookwood Terrace

421 NW 10TH Av

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1406 SW 18th Pl

422 NW 9th Ave

1028 NE 3rd Ave

914 SW 8th Ave

200 NE 11th St

Sweetwater on 16th

300 NW 20th Ave

Treehouse Village

Frederick Gardens
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Arlington Square

1303 NW 6th St

1317 NW 7th Ave

120 NW 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duckpond Studio Apartments | $1,654 | $949 | $2,145 |
| Duckpond 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,342 | $795 | $4,218 |
| Duckpond 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $699 | $3,400 |
| Duckpond 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $609 | $5,739 |
| Duckpond 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $719 | $1,625 |
| Duckpond 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $790 | $9,766 |
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There are currently 52 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 Oakbrook Walk priced from $699. Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Duckpond apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbrook Walk | Hideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $699 |
| Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community | Gator I | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Lux 13 | Geneva | 3BR,2BA | $749 |
| Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $749 |
| Highbranch Gainesville | Talmadge Unfurnished - 5Br, 5.5Ba | 5BR,5BA | $790 |
| Continuum Apartments | 2BR/2BA - 3 | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| College Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| College Park at Midtown | The Cade | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Bedrock Candlelight Estates | Clayton Model 3008 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Social 28 Apartments | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $970 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duckpond, FL
As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duckpond area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4x2 Balcony Model at Hub Gainesville University in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Duckpond apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Model at Square One Apartment Homes starting at $1,449 with a $1.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Gainesville University | 4x2 Balcony | 4BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Square One Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| Arbor Park | Palm | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Courtyards Student Apartments | 2 BD Flat | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Oakbrook Walk | Oasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Sun Bay Apartments | Model 2.1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Treehouse Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Bedrock Candlelight Estates | Clayton Model 3008 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community | Gator I | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Third Avenue Apartments | 1B/1B Flat - 1/2 OFF First Month's Rent Special | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDuckpond, Gainesville, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $970.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duckpond?
The cheapest apartment in Duckpond is Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Duckpond costs $6,224.
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 397 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 $1,044 which is $5,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duckpond.
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