Cheap Homes for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 (108 Rentals)

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property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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$450

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$450

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd

$495

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$495

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$495

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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$500

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$500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 5-207

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500 - $2,000

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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4000 SW 23rd St

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$550

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$550

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$550

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd

$595

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$595

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$595

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

4000 SW 23rd, Unit Countryside 1-308

4000 SW 23rd
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4215 SW 22nd Ln

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4215 SW 22nd Ln, Unit 1201-3

4215 SW 22nd Ln
GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 613 SW 75th St

$900 - $1,350

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613 SW 75th St

GainesvilleFL32607
property at 2490 SW 14th Dr

$995 - $1,754

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2490 SW 14th Dr

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 2811 SW Archer Rd

$1,000 - $1,200

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2811 SW Archer Rd

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 6519 W Newberry Rd

$1,050 - $1,690

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$1,050 - $1,690

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1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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6519 W Newberry Rd

GainesvilleFL32605
property at 2219 SE 15th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2219 SE 15th St

GainesvilleFL32641

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property at 3924 SW 26th Dr

$1,100 - $1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3924 SW 26th Dr

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1915 SW 70th Terrace

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1915 SW 70th Terrace, Unit B

1915 SW 70th Terrace
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 3705 SW 27th St

$1,150 - $1,750

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3705 SW 27th St

GainesvilleFL32608

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, FL area range in price from $495 to $14,891 with an overall median price of $4,706. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lamplighter at $999, University Park at $669, and Midtown Gainesville at $630. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lamplighter$1,299$99919
University Park$1,349$66955
Midtown Gainesville$1,395$630363
Golfview$1,405$620434
Innovation District$1,497$99529
Sugarfoot$1,499$620326
Phoenix$1,549$495198
Mill Pond$1,550$620271
Oakview$1,650$66966
University Heights South$1,650$739162

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Lux 13 in the Golfview neighborhood priced from $669. Oxford Manor in the Golfview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $669. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$669
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$699
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1A)1BR,1BA$803
Archer CourtStudio OpenStudio,1BA$869
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.28 price per square foot 4TH Model at The Ridge in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $859. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the E3 Model at The Griffin starting at $975 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge4TH4BR,4.5BA$0.28
The GriffinE35BR,5BA$0.55
Cabana Beach Gainesville4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.46
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP3BR,3BA$0.48
Gainesville PlaceRoyal4BR,4BA$0.52
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.61
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 610 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL with pricing that ranges from $495 to $14,891. There are also 387 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $450 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gainesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gainesville ranges from $450 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,495.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gainesville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gainesville range from $576 to $4,598, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $595 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $495.

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