Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Estates Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $600 (50 Rentals)

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property at 1028 NE 3rd Ave

$995 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1028 NE 3rd Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

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property at 917 SW 5th Ave

$1,250 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 6

917 SW 5th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 414 NE 5th Ave

$1,085 - $1,325

Studio Rentals

Available Aug 10

414 NE 5th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 914 8th SW Ave

$1,390

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$1,390
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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 8th SW Ave, Unit 57, Unit 57

914 8th SW Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
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Carver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carver Gardens

1101 SE 15th StGainesville, FL 32641
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Cottages at Depot Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottages at Depot Park

717 SE 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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St. Croix
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Croix

829 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Campus Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Point

1035 SW 9th StGainesville, FL 32601

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Harper's Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harper's Pointe

2320 E University AveGainesville, FL 32641
Senior Living
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The 400 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 400 Apartments

400 NW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Wisteria Downs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wisteria Downs

405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601

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property at 1015 SW 9th St

$1,100 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1015 SW 9th St

GainesvilleFL32601

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Lincoln Estates, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Estates area of Gainesville, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Continuum Apartments priced from $900. Sweetwater on 16th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Estates apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA - 32BR,2BA$900
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$949
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat1BR,1BA$950
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$950
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$975
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,060
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1,075
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1,085
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,087
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Estates, FL

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Estates area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2BR, 2BA Model at The Palms Condominiums in the in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood starting from $975. The second greatest value Lincoln Estates apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Tiger Bay starting at $1,099 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.87
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$1.24
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1.43
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1.48
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Bel Air/Village WestBel-Air 1/1 with Premium Finishes1BR,1BA$1.79
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat1BR,1BA$1.36
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$1.55

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln Estates, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #19

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Estates Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Estates is Sweetwater on 16th which is listed at $949, while the average apartment in Lincoln Estates costs $9,914.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln Estates?

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 10 regular apartments in Lincoln Estates 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 Lincoln Estates?

Cheap apartments in Lincoln Estates have an average cost of $1,618 which is $8,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Estates.

Expert Rental Resources

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