
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Innovation District Gainesville, FL from $600 (9 Rentals)
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College Manor

914 SW 8th Ave

120 NW 8th St
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Innovation District, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Innovation District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation District Studio Apartments | $1,624 | $949 | $1,939 |
| Innovation District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $1,129 | $2,175 |
| Innovation District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $1,139 | $2,700 |
| Innovation District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $1,030 | $3,300 |
| Innovation District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $905 | $1,625 |
| Innovation District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $840 | $1,460 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Innovation District Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Innovation District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Innovation District area of Gainesville, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Windsor Hall priced from $749. Continuum Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Innovation District apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $749 |
| Continuum Apartments | 2BR/2BA - 3 | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| College Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Innovation District, FL
As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Innovation District area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4x2 Balcony Model at Hub Gainesville University in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Innovation District apartment is the Alyssum Model at Wildflower Apartments starting at $2,410 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Innovation District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Gainesville University | 4x2 Balcony | 4BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Wildflower Apartments | Alyssum | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| Courtyards Student Apartments | 2 BD Flat | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Parkside Apartments II | Parkside II Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.87 |
| Woodbury Row | FALL 2026!! Luxury Living Steps from Campus! | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Social 28 Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Parkside Apartments I | Parkside I One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Continuum Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| The Standard at Gainesville | The Soho - 1Br, 1Ba | Studio ,1BA | $4.55 |
| College Manor | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleInnovation District, Gainesville, FL
Ranked #20
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Innovation District Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
96 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Innovation District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Innovation District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Innovation District is under $2,410.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Innovation District?
The cheapest apartment in Innovation District is College Manor which is listed at $1,129, while the average apartment in Innovation District costs $1,785.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Innovation District?
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 94 regular apartments in Innovation District 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 Innovation District?
Cheap apartments in Innovation District have an average cost of $1,313 which is $472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Innovation District.
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