Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Park Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Pinewood Apartments I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments I

4400 NW 39th AveGainesville, FL 32606
  • Utilities Included

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North Pointe Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

North Pointe Villas

2218 NW 65th RdGainesville, FL 32653
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Santa Fe Oaks
3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Fe Oaks

8203 NW 31st AveGainesville, FL 32606
  • Utilities Included

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Kensington Park, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington Park area of Gainesville, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Crossing at Santa Fe priced from $549. Creekwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Kensington Park apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossing at Santa Fe4-4 Wood4BR,4BA$549
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Whisperwood ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living Meets Hassle Free LeasingStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Hunters Crossing1b Luxe1BR,1BA$1,251
Huntington Lakes Apartments1b Luxe1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington Park, FL

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington Park area is the $1.22 price per square foot Glen Model at Tara St. Augustine Townhomes in the in the Suburban Heights neighborhood starting from $2,049. The second greatest value Kensington Park apartment is the 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe starting at $719 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Kensington Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tara St. Augustine TownhomesGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.22
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.55
CobblestoneWestin Quartz2BR,2BA$1.57
Magnolia PlaceMarquis2BR,2.5BA$1.25
Santa Fe Oaks3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.05
MAA SteeplegateThe Preakness2BR,2BA$1.40
Millie GardensRENOVATED 2 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM APARTMENT2BR,1BA$1.51
Hunters Crossing1a Luxe1BR,1BA$1.82
Legacy at Fort ClarkeA1 Harrison - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.81
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Kensington Park, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #23

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington Park?

The cheapest apartment in Kensington Park is Creekwood Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Kensington Park costs $9,391.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington Park?

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 111 regular apartments in Kensington Park 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 Kensington Park?

Cheap apartments in Kensington Park have an average cost of $1,194 which is $8,197 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington Park.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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