Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Libby Heights Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $600 (53 Rentals)

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property at 3800 SW 20th Ave

$750 - $775

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3800 SW 20th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 1226 NW 55th Terrace

$1,275

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1226 NW 55th Terrace

GainesvilleFL32605

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Pinewood Apartments I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pinewood Apartments I

4400 NW 39th AveGainesville, FL 32606
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Villa Ravine Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Ravine Apartments

1500 NW 16th AveGainesville, FL 32605
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Hammocks at Camelot
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hammocks at Camelot

328 SW 34th StGainesville, FL 32607
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Arbor Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Lofts

1824 NW 3rd PlGainesville, FL 32603
Student Housing
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Libby Heights, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Libby Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Libby Heights area of Gainesville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Spyglass Apartments priced from $675. Cabana Beach Gainesville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Libby Heights apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$830
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$859
Camelot Apartments1/1 Hammocks1BR,1BA$899
College Park at MidtownThe CadeStudio,1BA$949
Madison on 20th Apartments1BR/1BA RENO1BR,1BA$1,000
The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,005
Whisperwood ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living Meets Hassle Free LeasingStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
Liv ApartmentsLiv Apartments 1 Bedroom - Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,075
Pinetree GardensThe OasisStudio,1BA$1,189

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Libby Heights, FL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Libby Heights area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2/2 Townhome Model at Camelot Apartments in the in the Suburban Heights neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Libby Heights apartment is the Westin Quartz Model at Cobblestone starting at $1,999 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Libby Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Libby Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Camelot Apartments2/2 Townhome2BR,2BA$1.73
CobblestoneWestin Quartz2BR,2BA$1.57
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.96
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.90
2360 SW Archer Rd, Unit 7032360 SW Archer Rd2BR,2BA$1.69
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Exterior Platinum2BR,2BA$0.98
Forest View2x22BR,2BA$1.72
The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Liv ApartmentsLiv Apartments 1 Bedroom - Downstairs1BR,1BA$1.65
Madison on 20th Apartments1BR/1BA RENO1BR,1BA$1.67

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including Libby Heights, Gainesville, and the greater Gainesville area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Libby Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Libby Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Libby Heights is under $1,189.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Libby Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Libby Heights is Camelot Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Libby Heights costs $9,430.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Libby Heights?

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 198 regular apartments in Libby Heights 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 Libby Heights?

Cheap apartments in Libby Heights have an average cost of $819 which is $8,611 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Libby Heights.

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