
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Libby Heights Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $600 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Libby Heights area of Gainesville.


Spyglass Apartments

3310 NW 28th Ave

1933 NW 4th Ave

3310 NW 28th Ave

Camelot Apartments

Madison on 20th Apartments

745 NW 18th St

Brookwood Terrace

The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments
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Liv Apartments

1700 SW 16th Ct

3506 NW 21st St

Mount Vernon Apartments

4123 SW 15 Pl

211 NW 25 St

Cypress Glen

Pinetree Gardens

1700 SW 16th Ct

1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit H21
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6104 SW 12 Pl

1810 NW 23rd Blvd, Unit 248

1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit C8

807 SW 60th Ter

1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit APT B-4

Whisperwood Apartments

Mirabella

1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit Summit House

1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit D30

Woodland Villas
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Forest View

Madison Pointe

Total Monthly Price
2360 SW Archer Rd, Unit 703

3800 SW 20th Ave

Pinewood Apartments I

Villa Ravine Apartments

Tower Oaks and Linton Oaks

3801 SW 17th Pl

1515 NW 29 Rd

1700 SW 16th Ct
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Banyan Hammocks Apartments

914 SW 59 Terrace

Hammocks at Camelot

507 NW 39th Rd

2034 NW 3rd Ave

1231 SW 61st Terrace

1810 NW 23rd Blvd

Arbor Lofts

6030 SW 12 Pl

321 NW 15th Terrace
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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 | $1,413 | $949 | $2,098 |
| Libby Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $815 | $3,100 |
| Libby Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $745 | $4,895 |
| Libby Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| Libby Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,050 | $620 | $4,392 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Libby Heights Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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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. Camelot Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. 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 |
| Camelot Apartments | 1/1 Hammocks | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Madison on 20th Apartments | 1BR/1BA RENO | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| College Park at Midtown | The Cade | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Liv Apartments | Liv Apartments 1 Bedroom - Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Cypress Glen | 2 Bed. 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Pinetree Gardens | The Sago | 1BR,1BA | $1,188 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Mirabella | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Forest View | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Libby Heights, FL
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Libby Heights area is the $0.46 price per square foot 4x4 Platinum Model at Cabana Beach Gainesville in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $673. The second greatest value Libby Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments starting at $1,405 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Suburban 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana Beach Gainesville | 4x4 Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $0.46 |
| The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Uptown Village Apartments | C1 Royal - Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Lake Crossing Apartments | 2a Luxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Varsity House Gainesville - Historical Access | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Canopy Apartments | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Cypress Glen | 2 Bed. 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
| 2360 SW Archer Rd, Unit 703 | 2360 SW Archer Rd | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Campus Circle Gainesville | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Madison on 20th Apartments | 1BR/1BA RENO | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Libby Heights Apartments
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 $1,767.
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 87 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 $807 which is $960 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Libby Heights.
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