Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (116 Rentals)

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property at 3800 SW 20th Ave

$750 - $775

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3800 SW 20th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 914 8th SW Ave

$1,390

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$1,390
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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 8th SW Ave, Unit 57, Unit 57

914 8th SW Ave
GainesvilleFL32601

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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. On20 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 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
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$669
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$689
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Archer CourtStudio OpenStudio,1BA$790
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$859
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$899
Camelot Apartments1/1 Hammocks1BR,1BA$899
The Trails1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA - 32BR,2BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Gainesville, FL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Gainesville area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bed 3 bath Model at Stoneridge Apartments in the in the Phoenix neighborhood starting from $1,701. 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.
Stoneridge Apartments3 Bed 3 bath3BR,3BA$1.21
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.61
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.87
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.89
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.96
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Social 28 ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$1.14
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21

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Midtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

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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 $899, while the average apartment in Midtown Gainesville costs $1,650.

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 459 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 $917 which is $733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Gainesville.

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