Cheap Homes for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 (64 Rentals)

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property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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$450

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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$500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 3-302 Room 1/A

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

$500

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$500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 3-302 Room 4/D

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

$500

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$500

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$500

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4000 SW 23rd St

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 411 NE 10th St

$575

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$575

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$575

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

411 NE 10th St

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd

$595

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$595

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$595

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd, Unit Countryside 1-308

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

$600

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$600

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$600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 208

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 3800 SW 20th Ave

$475 - $750

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3800 SW 20th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 613 SW 75th St

$900 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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613 SW 75th St

GainesvilleFL32607

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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 1700 SW 16th Ct

$1,049 - $2,599

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1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1915 SW 70th Terrace

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1915 SW 70th Terrace, Unit B

1915 SW 70th Terrace
GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 5722 NW 25th Ter

$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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5722 NW 25th Ter

GainesvilleFL32653
property at 805 NW 40 Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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805 NW 40 Ave

GainesvilleFL32609
property at 605 SW 75th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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605 SW 75th St, Unit 102

605 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 7200 SW 8th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7200 SW 8th Ave, Unit D22

7200 SW 8th Ave
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 709 SW 75th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 14

709 SW 75th St, Unit 108

709 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 507 NW 39th Rd

$1,100 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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507 NW 39th Rd

GainesvilleFL32607

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Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, FL area range in price from $495 to $14,215 with an overall median price of $6,518. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lamplighter at $799, Midtown Gainesville at $575, and Innovation District at $839. 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$1,124$7999
Midtown Gainesville$1,497$575240
Innovation District$1,535$83910
Golfview$1,599$575291
Phoenix$1,638$495110
Sugarfoot$1,704$575212
Oakview$1,725$63331
University Heights South$1,725$739113
West Gainesville$1,734$549332
Highland Court Manor$1,750$63326

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the Kensington Park neighborhood priced from $675. Lux 13 in the Golfview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$675
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$709
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Verdant Cove3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$799
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849
Harbor CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$859
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893
The Hammocks on 20th1 Bed 1 Bath - Deluxe Renovated1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at 1125 SW 4th Ave in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the Azure Model at Gainesville Place starting at $675 with a $0.47 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.
1125 SW 4th Ave3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.39
Gainesville PlaceAzure4BR,4BA$0.47
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
Reserve At Kanapaha2 Bed 2 Bath (2A)2BR,2BA$0.76
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.65
Tiger Bay3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.76
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
Hideaway Gainesville2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.72
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.79

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 594 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL with pricing that ranges from $495 to $14,215. There are also 370 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 $1,953.

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 $586 to $8,958, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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