Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Duval Heights Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (8 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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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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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 3 Beds unit found at Lux 13 priced from $654. Sweetwater on 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Duval Heights apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$654
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$950
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Duval Heights, FL

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Duval Heights area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Square One Apartment Homes in the in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood starting from $1,517. The second greatest value Duval Heights apartment is the The Petty Model at Anthem House starting at $1,059 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Golfview 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$1.22
Anthem HouseThe Petty2BR,2BA$0.91
The Landings2/2.5 Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.90
Chelsea Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.74
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Third Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1.60
Lux 13Orion w/ Wood Style Floors1BR,1BA$2.43
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$1.55
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed, 1 Bath Premium Renovated1BR,1BA$2.39

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Duval Heights, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #27

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Duval Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Duval Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Duval Heights is under $1,525.

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 $950, while the average apartment in Duval Heights costs $1,525.

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 37 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 $521 which is $1,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Duval Heights.

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