Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (58 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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A3555 Chelsea Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

A3555 Chelsea Lane

3555 SW 20th AveGainesville, FL 32607
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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 $629. On20 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $689. Here are the most affordable Midtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$629
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$689
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$749
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$749
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$819
The Trails0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Bridgelight TownhomesPhase 1 Townhouse1BR,1BA$935
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
College Park at MidtownThe CadeStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Gainesville, FL

As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Gainesville area is the $0.57 price per square foot 2/1 Suite Model at University Commons in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value Midtown Gainesville apartment is the 4x2 Balcony Model at Hub Gainesville University starting at $1,065 with a $0.91 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.
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.57
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.91
Stoneridge Apartments2 BR 2 BA Phase II2BR,2BA$1.28
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.90
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.95
On20 ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.84
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Treehouse VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.21
The Ridge2Bed2BR,2BA$1.23
1125 SW 4th Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (ROOMMATE MATCHING)1BR,1BA$1.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #5

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Midtown Gainesville Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

96 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $949.

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

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Gainesville is Bridgelight Townhomes which is listed at $935, 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 402 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 $927 which is $672 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Gainesville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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