Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $481 (97 Rentals)

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The Palms
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$949 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$949 - $2,000
Total Monthly Price$949 - $2,000
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 5, 2027

The Palms

230 SW 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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property at 611 NW 35th St
$1,250

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Base Rent$1,250
Total Monthly Price$1,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 14
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611 NW 35th St

GainesvilleFL32607

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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 914 SW 8th Ave
$660 - $1,295
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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
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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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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 $649. On20 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $719. Here are the most affordable Midtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$649
On20 ApartmentsC23BR,3BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$799
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849
Lux 13Arcadia with Wood Style Floors2BR,2BA$850
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$898
The Hammocks on 20th1 Bed 1 Bath - Deluxe Renovated1BR,1BA$899
The Commons1 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $899!1BR,1BA$899
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Gainesville, FL

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Gainesville area is the $0.29 price per square foot 4TH Model at The Ridge in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Midtown Gainesville apartment is the 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Model at University Commons starting at $499 with a $0.28 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$0.29
University Commons4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$0.28
The Standard at GainesvilleThe Hounslow - 5Br, 5Ba5BR,5BA$0.86
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$1.01
The Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.88
Museum Walk2-2w2BR,2BA$0.93
Lux 13Arcadia with Wood Style Floors2BR,2BA$0.85
On20 ApartmentsB1-Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.88
Gainesville PlaceSapphire2BR,2BA$1.02
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Midtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown Gainesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown Gainesville is at The Hammocks By Butler listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Gainesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Gainesville Apartment is $899 at The Hammocks on 20th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown Gainesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown Gainesville is starting from $739 at Oakbrook Walk.

What is the most affordable Midtown Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oxford Manor and starts from $649.

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