Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lamplighter Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (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 $547. Bedrock Candlelight Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Lamplighter apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$547
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$950
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,062

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lamplighter, FL

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lamplighter area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Verdant Cove in the in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood starting from $1,489. The second greatest value Lamplighter apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Tiger Bay starting at $1,062 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Lincoln Estates 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.
Verdant Cove3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.08
Eden Park at Ironwood2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.35
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$1.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lamplighter Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lamplighter?

The cheapest apartment in Lamplighter is Verdant Cove which is listed at $547, while the average apartment in Lamplighter costs $1,294.

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 $385 which is $909 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lamplighter.

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