Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (62 Rentals)

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Sunset Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Apartments

1500 NW 12th StGainesville, FL 32601
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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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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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Deco '39 Luxury Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Deco '39 Luxury Apartments

320 SW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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The Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts

3020 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608
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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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Villa Ravine Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Ravine Apartments

1500 NW 16th AveGainesville, FL 32605
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Bridgelight Townhomes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgelight Townhomes

3006 SW 23rd StGainesville, FL 32608
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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 Oxford Manor priced from $619. Lux 13 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
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$619
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$689
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Highbranch GainesvilleTalmadge Unfurnished - 5Br, 5.5Ba5BR,5BA$790
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$829
Archer CourtStudioStudio,1BA$855
Camelot Apartments1/1 Hammocks1BR,1BA$895
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$899
The Trails0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Gainesville, FL

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Gainesville area is the $1.26 price per square foot 4 Bed 4 Bath Model at Tivoli Gainesville in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,928. The second greatest value Midtown Gainesville apartment is the 2/1 Suite Model at University Commons starting at $749 with a $0.61 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.
Tivoli Gainesville4 Bed 4 Bath4BR,4BA$1.26
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.61
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.90
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.92
On20 ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.85
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
The Ridge2Bed2BR,2BA$1.23

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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

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Midtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Gainesville is Camelot Apartments which is listed at $895, 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 581 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 $1,037 which is $562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Gainesville.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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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!