Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (76 Rentals)

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property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 210 NW 29th St

$875

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

210 NW 29th St

GainesvilleFL32607
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The Palms
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$893 - $1,786
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The Palms

230 SW 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Residences at Oakview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Residences at Oakview

1515 NW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Sunset Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Apartments

1500 NW 12th StGainesville, FL 32601
property at 3800 SW 20th Ave

$475 - $1,600

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3800 SW 20th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607
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South West Cottages
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

South West Cottages

1906 SW 14th TerGainesville, FL 32608
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Lyons Corner
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons Corner

1240 SW 9th RdGainesville, FL 32601
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property at 1810 NW 23rd Blvd

$775 - $1,775

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

1810 NW 23rd Blvd

GainesvilleFL32605
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St. Croix
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Croix

829 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Deco '39 Luxury Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Deco '39 Luxury Apartments

320 SW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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1212 SW 5th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1212 SW 5th Ave

1212 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601

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Midtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Gainesville area of Gainesville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Lux 13 priced from $704. On20 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $719. Here are the most affordable Midtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$704
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893
The Commons1 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $899!1BR,1BA$899
The Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Trails1 Bedroom Near UF Starting at $916! $500 Off 2n...1BR,1BA$999
The Hammocks on 20th1 Bed 1 Bath - Deluxe Renovated1BR,1BA$999
Bridgelight TownhomesPhase 1 Townhouse1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Gainesville, FL

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Gainesville area is the $0.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at 1125 SW 4th Ave in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Midtown Gainesville apartment is the Azure Model at Gainesville Place starting at $730 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1125 SW 4th Ave3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.39
Gainesville PlaceAzure4BR,4BA$0.51
Legacy at The StandardThe Levy - D1 Alt4BR,4BA$0.96
The Standard at GainesvilleThe Concord VIP - 3Br, 3Ba3BR,3BA$1.21
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.90
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Gainesville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Gainesville is The Commons which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Midtown Gainesville costs $1,497.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Gainesville?

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 125 regular apartments in Midtown Gainesville 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 Midtown Gainesville?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Gainesville have an average cost of $806 which is $691 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Gainesville.

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