Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duval Heights Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $600 (36 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Duval Heights area of Gainesville.

property at 509 NW 19th Ln

$950 - $1,475

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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509 NW 19th Ln

GainesvilleFL32609
property at 1028 NE 3rd Ave

$995 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1028 NE 3rd Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

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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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Pine Grove Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Grove Apartments

1901 NE 2nd StGainesville, 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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The 400 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 400 Apartments

400 NW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
Senior Living
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Wisteria Downs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wisteria Downs

405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, 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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Duval Heights, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Duval Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Duval Heights area of Gainesville, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at The Palms priced from $893. Continuum Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Duval Heights apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA - 32BR,2BA$900
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$949
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat1BR,1BA$950
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed, 1 Bath Premium Renovated1BR,1BA$1,049
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,060
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1,065
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,099
Arlington SquareSohoStudio,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duval Heights, FL

As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duval Heights area is the $0.79 price per square foot 2BR, 2BA Model at The Palms in the in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood starting from $893. The second greatest value Duval Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Model at Square One Apartment Homes starting at $1,495 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Duval Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
Square One Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Chelsea Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath Premium3BR,2BA$1.54
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1.45
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat1BR,1BA$1.36
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$1.55
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Duval Heights, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #20

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 Cheap Duval Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Duval Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Duval Heights is Sweetwater on 16th which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Duval Heights costs $9,187.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Duval Heights?

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 11 regular apartments in Duval Heights 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 Duval Heights?

Cheap apartments in Duval Heights have an average cost of $260 which is $8,927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duval Heights.

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