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property at 1028 NE 3rd Ave

$995 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1028 NE 3rd Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

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Northwest Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Gainesville area of Gainesville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at The Commons priced from $100. The Crossing at Santa Fe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $539. Here are the most affordable Northwest Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CommonsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$100
The Crossing at Santa Fe4-4 Wood4BR,4BA$539
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$547
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$619
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$689
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$749
Archer CourtStudioStudio,1BA$805
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Gainesville, FL

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Gainesville area is the $0.55 price per square foot 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the in the Kensington Park neighborhood starting from $719. The second greatest value Northwest 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 Northwest Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.55
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.61
Santa Fe Oaks3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.05
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
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
Canopy Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.97
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Exterior Platinum2BR,2BA$0.97

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Florida including Northwest Gainesville, Gainesville, and the greater Gainesville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, 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 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 $829.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Gainesville is Verdant Cove which is listed at $547, while the average apartment in Northwest Gainesville costs $10,562.

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 621 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 $899 which is $9,663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Gainesville.

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