
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Libby Heights Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $600 (53 Rentals)
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3800 SW 20th Ave

527 NW 35th Ter, Unit Main House

Camelot Apartments

745 NW 18th St

Brookwood Terrace

Madison on 20th Apartments

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401 NW 39th Rd, Unit C, Unit C

The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments

Whisperwood ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living Meets Hassle Free Leasing
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Liv Apartments

Mount Vernon Apartments

4123 SW 15 Pl

Cypress Glen

Pinetree Gardens

6104 SW 12 Pl

1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit APT B-4

1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit C8

1226 NW 55th Terrace

Mirabella
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111 NW 21st St, Unit 111

Forest View

Huntington Lakes Apartments

Magnolia Parke

Lakewood Villas

Woodland Villas

Uptown Village

Lake Crossing Apartments

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2360 SW Archer Rd, Unit 703, Unit 703

Pinewood Apartments I
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Villa Ravine Apartments

Tower Oaks and Linton Oaks

323 NW 16th St

1923 NW 23rd Blvd

3801 SW 17th Pl

1700 SW 16th Ct

5925 SW 10th Ln

Banyan Hammocks Apartments

405 NW 39th Rd

Hammocks at Camelot
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415 NW 39th Rd

2616 SW 4th Pl

2360 SW Archer Rd

Arbor Lofts

5428 SW 4th Pl

2221 NW 55 Ter

1810 NW 23rd Blvd

3600 SW 19th Ave

5707 SW 10th Pl

3870 SW 20th Ave
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Libby Heights, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Libby Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Heights Studio Apartments | $1,312 | $949 | $2,083 |
| Libby Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $775 | $3,020 |
| Libby Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $730 | $3,400 |
| Libby Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $675 | $7,598 |
| Libby Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,057 | $600 | $4,734 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spyglass Apartments | 3 | 3BR,2BA | $675 |
| Cabana Beach Gainesville | 2x2 Split Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $830 |
| Museum Walk | 3-3w | 3BR,3BA | $859 |
| Camelot Apartments | 1/1 Hammocks | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| College Park at Midtown | The Cade | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Madison on 20th Apartments | 1BR/1BA RENO | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Whisperwood ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living Meets Hassle Free Leasing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| Liv Apartments | Liv Apartments 1 Bedroom - Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Pinetree Gardens | The Oasis | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Apartments | 2/2 Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Cobblestone | Westin Quartz | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Museum Walk | 2-2up | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Varsity House Gainesville | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| 2360 SW Archer Rd, Unit 703 | 2360 SW Archer Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| Cabana Beach Gainesville | 2x2 Exterior Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Forest View | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Liv Apartments | Liv Apartments 1 Bedroom - Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Madison on 20th Apartments | 1BR/1BA RENO | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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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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