Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lamplighter Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $600 (7 Rentals)

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125 NE 20th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

125 NE 20th St

125 NE 20th StGainesville, FL 32641
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Harper's Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harper's Pointe

2320 E University AveGainesville, FL 32641
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,099
Eden Park at Ironwood2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Eden Park at Ironwood2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Lewis Place2BR2B-60%Lewis Place2BR,2BA$1.39
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,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.

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