Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (186 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Gainesville area of Gainesville.

property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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$450

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$450

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4215 SW 22nd Ln

$600

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$600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4215 SW 22nd Ln, Unit 1201-3

4215 SW 22nd Ln
GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 705 SW 75th St

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

705 SW 75th St, Unit 202

705 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607

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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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property at 6519 W Newberry Rd

$1,050 - $1,690

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1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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6519 W Newberry Rd

GainesvilleFL32605

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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 3 Beds unit found at Lux 13 priced from $669. Oxford Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $669. Here are the most affordable Northwest Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$669
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$675
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult CommunityGator I1BR,1BA$745
Archer CourtStudio OpenStudio,1BA$879
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Gainesville, FL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Gainesville area is the $0.28 price per square foot 4TH Model at The Ridge in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $859. The second greatest value Northwest Gainesville apartment is the E3 Model at The Griffin starting at $950 with a $0.54 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 Ridge4TH4BR,4.5BA$0.28
The GriffinE35BR,5BA$0.54
Cabana Beach Gainesville4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.46
Legacy at The StandardThe Levy - D1 Alt4BR,4BA$0.96
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Varsity House Gainesville - Historical Access2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.83

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Northwest Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

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

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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 $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Gainesville is Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Northwest Gainesville costs $9,034.

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 317 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 $802 which is $8,232 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Gainesville.

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