
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lamplighter Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $600 (7 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lamplighter area of Gainesville.


Verdant Cove

Bedrock Pinewood Estates LLC
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125 NE 20th St

Harper's Pointe

Bedrock Candlelight Estates
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Village Crossing Apartments
Lamplighter, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lamplighter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamplighter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $999 | $999 | $999 |
| Lamplighter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $1,099 | $1,294 |
| Lamplighter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $1,299 | $1,498 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Lamplighter Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Lamplighter Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lamplighter area of Gainesville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Verdant Cove priced from $999. Tiger Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Lamplighter apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verdant Cove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Tiger Bay | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,099 |
| Eden Park at Ironwood | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,287 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lamplighter, FL
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lamplighter area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Tiger Bay in the in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Lamplighter apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at Eden Park at Ironwood starting at $1,287 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lamplighter apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger Bay | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Eden Park at Ironwood | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Lewis Place | 2BR2B-60%Lewis Place | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Verdant Cove | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lamplighter Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lamplighter?
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 8 regular apartments in Lamplighter 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 Lamplighter?
Cheap apartments in Lamplighter have an average cost of $608 which is $691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lamplighter.
Expert Rental Resources
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