Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duval Heights Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $600 (46 Rentals)

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

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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property at 812 NE 8th Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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812 NE 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 414 NE 5th Ave

$1,085 - $1,325

Studio Rentals

Available Aug 10

414 NE 5th 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
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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 Continuum Apartments priced from $900. Sweetwater on 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Duval Heights apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA - 32BR,2BA$900
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$949
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat1BR,1BA$950
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$950
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$975
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed, 1 Bath Premium Renovated1BR,1BA$1,049
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,060
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1,085
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,087
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duval Heights, FL

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Duval Heights area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Square One Apartment Homes in the in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Duval Heights apartment is the 2BR, 2BA Model at The Palms Condominiums starting at $975 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Lincoln Estates 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.
Square One Apartment Homes3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.29
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.87
Chelsea Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.38
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$1.24
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1.48
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat1BR,1BA$1.36
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$1.55

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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

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duval Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Duval Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Duval Heights Apartment is $949 at Sweetwater on 16th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Duval Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Duval Heights is starting from $900 at Continuum Apartments.

What is the most affordable Duval Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Duval Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Verdant Cove and starts from $1,299.

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