Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (148 Rentals)

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

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The Palms
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The Palms

230 SW 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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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 The Crossing at Santa Fe priced from $675. Lux 13 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $704. Here are the most affordable Northwest Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$675
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$704
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$799
Verdant Cove3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$799
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849
Harbor CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$859
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893
The Commons1 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $899!1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Gainesville, FL

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Gainesville area is the $0.39 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at 1125 SW 4th Ave in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Northwest Gainesville apartment is the The Levy - D1 Alt Model at Legacy at The Standard starting at $1,300 with a $0.96 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.
1125 SW 4th Ave3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.39
Legacy at The StandardThe Levy - D1 Alt4BR,4BA$0.96
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
Santa Fe Oaks3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.15
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.81
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Canopy Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.01
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Gainesville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Gainesville Apartment is $859 at Harbor Cove.

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

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

What is the most affordable Northwest Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Crossing at Santa Fe and starts from $675.

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