Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Estates Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $600 (30 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
property at 200 NE 11th St

$1,000 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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200 NE 11th St

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
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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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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. Bedrock Candlelight Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Estates apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA - 32BR,2BA$900
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$950
Third Avenue Apartments2BR/1B Apartment - 1/2 off First Month of Rent...2BR,1BA$975
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$1,034
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,060
Arlington SquareSohoStudio,1BA$1,094
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1,115
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1,164
Bel Air/Village WestBel-Air 1/11BR,1BA$1,177

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Estates, FL

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Estates area is the $1.41 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Model at Square One Apartment Homes in the in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood starting from $1,449. The second greatest value Lincoln Estates apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Treehouse Village starting at $1,060 with a $1.21 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.
Square One Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Bedrock Candlelight EstatesClayton Model 30082BR,1BA$1.24
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1.49
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1.59
Bel Air/Village WestBel-Air 1/1 with Premium Finishes1BR,1BA$1.72
Third Avenue Apartments1B/1B Flat - 1/2 OFF First Month's Rent Special1BR,1BA$1.42
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$1.69
Continuum Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.06
920 NE 5th Ave, Unit 920S920 NE 5th AveStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln Estates, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #20

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 a cheap apartment in Lincoln Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lincoln Estates is under $1,177.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Estates is Third Avenue Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Lincoln Estates costs $12,639.

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 1 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 $1,583 which is $11,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Estates.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!