Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (119 Rentals)

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property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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$450
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

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property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

$1,195

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$1,195
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1810 NW 23rd Blvd

$1,200

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$1,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1810 NW 23rd Blvd, Unit 248

1810 NW 23rd Blvd
GainesvilleFL32605

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2351 SW 32nd Pl, Unit 1
$1,275
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$1,275
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2351 SW 32nd Pl, Unit 1

2351 SW 32nd PlGainesville, FL 32608
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property at 914 8th SW Ave

$1,290

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$1,290
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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 8th SW Ave, Unit 57

914 8th SW Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit Summit House

1700 SW 16th Ct
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit D30

1700 SW 16th Ct
GainesvilleFL32608

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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 $669. Oxford Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $669. Here are the most affordable Midtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$669
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult CommunityGator I1BR,1BA$745
Archer CourtStudio OpenStudio,1BA$879
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893
Camelot Apartments1/1 Hammocks1BR,1BA$899
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$899
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Gainesville, FL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Gainesville area is the $0.28 price per square foot 4TH Model at The Ridge in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $859. The second greatest value Midtown Gainesville apartment is the E3 Model at The Griffin starting at $950 with a $0.54 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.
The Ridge4TH4BR,4.5BA$0.28
The GriffinE35BR,5BA$0.54
Gainesville PlaceRoyal4BR,4BA$0.52
Legacy at The StandardThe Levy - D1 Alt4BR,4BA$0.96
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.92
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Varsity House Gainesville - Historical Access2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.83

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Midtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Gainesville. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Gainesville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Gainesville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Gainesville is under $910.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Gainesville is Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Midtown Gainesville costs $1,599.

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 213 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 $871 which is $728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Gainesville.

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