
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $481 (222 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Gainesville area of Gainesville.


411 NE 10th St

411 NE 10th St

Spyglass Apartments

914 SW 8th Ave

Oakbrook Walk

Tiger Bay

6519 W Newberry Rd, Unit 801

6519 W Newberry Rd

The Hammocks By Butler
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Harbor Cove

College Manor

The Hammocks on 20th

The Commons

6816 SW 4th Pl

Madison on 20th Apartments

118 NW 5th Ave

3310 NW 28th Ave

745 NW 18th St

Gardenview Apartments
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The Palms

Archer Court

Bentwood Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

2529 NW 62 Pl

1312 SE 7th Ave

The Trails

Verdant Cove

Lewis Place
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1700 SW 16th Ct

919 SW 6th Ave

The Park Apartments

3310 NW 28th Ave

300 NW 20th Ave

5817 NW 23rd Terrace

The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments

Addison Lane

The Hammocks off 6th

Creekwood Apartments
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Liv Apartments

405 NE 42 Pl

Treehouse Village

Frederick Gardens

Deer Creek Senior Apartments - 62+

Hidden Village

Arbor Park

CenterPoint

904 SW 62nd Terrace

535 NW 26th Ave
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Northwest Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Gainesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Gainesville Studio Apartments | $1,567 | $849 | $4,277 |
| Northwest Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $830 | $5,848 |
| Northwest Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $725 | $6,186 |
| Northwest Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $615 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $549 | $10,000+ |
| Northwest Gainesville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,931 | $785 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 222 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Northwest Gainesville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Gainesville area of Gainesville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Oxford Manor priced from $649. Spyglass Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Northwest Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Manor | 3-3w | 3BR,3BA | $649 |
| Spyglass Apartments | 3 | 3BR,2BA | $675 |
| On20 Apartments | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $719 |
| Oakbrook Walk | Hideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $739 |
| Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| The Hammocks By Butler | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| Lux 13 | Arcadia with Wood Style Floors | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| Harbor Cove | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| College Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $898 |
| The Hammocks on 20th | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Deluxe Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Gainesville, FL
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest 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 Northwest 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 Northwest Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge | 4TH | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.29 |
| University Commons | 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths | 4BR,2BA | $0.28 |
| The Standard at Gainesville | The Hounslow - 5Br, 5Ba | 5BR,5BA | $0.86 |
| Campus Circle Gainesville | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $0.55 |
| Spyglass Apartments | 3 Luxe | 3BR,2BA | $0.62 |
| Museum Walk | 2-2w | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Lux 13 | Arcadia with Wood Style Floors | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| On20 Apartments | B1-Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Oakbrook Walk | Oasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Cabana Beach Gainesville | 2x2 Split Flooring | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Gainesville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Gainesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Gainesville is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Gainesville is Harbor Cove which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Northwest Gainesville costs $1,459.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 336 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Gainesville?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Gainesville have an average cost of $776 which is $683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Gainesville.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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