Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Estates Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (17 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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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 3 Beds unit found at Lux 13 priced from $649. Windsor Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Estates apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$649
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$725
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$950
Third Avenue Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Estates, FL

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Estates area is the $1.64 price per square foot 5 bd 4 ba Model at 816 Sw 9th St in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Lincoln Estates apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Square One Apartment Homes starting at $1,507 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Highland Court Manor 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.
816 Sw 9th St5 bd 4 ba5BR,4BA$1.64
Square One Apartment Homes3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Anthem HouseThe Petty2BR,2BA$0.91
The Landings2/2.5 Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.89
Arbor ParkPalm2BR,2BA$1.41
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Third Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.45
Alsander GNV2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.48
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1.43
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln Estates, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #24

Among neighborhoods in Gainesville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $950, while the average apartment in Lincoln Estates costs $3,500.

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 48 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 $474 which is $3,026 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Estates.

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