Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakview Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $481 (41 Rentals)

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The Palms
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$949 - $2,000

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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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$1,095
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 12
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535 NW 26th Ave

GainesvilleFL32609

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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

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Pine Grove Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Grove Apartments

1901 NE 2nd StGainesville, FL 32609
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Villa Ravine Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Ravine Apartments

1500 NW 16th AveGainesville, FL 32605
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237 SW 2nd Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

237 SW 2nd Pl

237 SW 2nd PlGainesville, FL 32601
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The 400 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 400 Apartments

400 NW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
Senior Living
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Wisteria Downs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wisteria Downs

405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Georgetown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Georgetown Apartments

1324 NW 16th AveGainesville, FL 32605
Student Housing
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Bel Air Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Air Apartments

636 NW 26th AveGainesville, FL 32609
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Arbor Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Lofts

1824 NW 3rd PlGainesville, FL 32603
Student Housing
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Center Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center Court

1210 NW 11th AveGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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Upper Westside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Upper Westside Apartments

328 NW 14th StGainesville, FL 32603
Student Housing
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Alligator Alley
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Alligator Alley

1012 SW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing

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Oakview, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakview area of Gainesville, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Lux 13 priced from $850. College Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $898. Here are the most affordable Oakview apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Arcadia with Wood Style Floors2BR,2BA$850
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$898
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$910
237 SW 2nd Pl1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed, 1 Bath Premium Renovated1BR,1BA$1,029
CenterPointRenovated1BR,1BA$1,095
Gator View & Gator Park1BR / 1BA at Gator View Apartments1BR,1BA$1,155
Arlington SquareSohoStudio,1BA$1,195
College Park at Midtown421 Bristol2BR,1BA$1,349
Legacy at The StandardThe Levy - D1 Alt4BR,4BA$1,470

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakview, FL

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakview area is the $0.86 price per square foot The Hounslow - 5Br, 5Ba Model at The Standard at Gainesville in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Oakview apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at Third Place at Midtown starting at $2,600 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Standard at GainesvilleThe Hounslow - 5Br, 5Ba5BR,5BA$0.86
Third Place at Midtown4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.65
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$1.01
Square One Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Lux 13Arcadia with Wood Style Floors2BR,2BA$0.85
Roberts' Stadium ClubOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
Legacy at The StandardThe Belleview - B12BR,2BA$2.04
Theory Gainesville2x2 A2BR,2BA$1.98
Gator View & Gator Park1BR / 1BA at Gator View Apartments1BR,1BA$2.01
CenterPointRenovated1BR,1BA$2.07

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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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Oakview, Gainesville, FL

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakview Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakview?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakview is under $1,470.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakview?

The cheapest apartment in Oakview is 237 SW 2nd Pl which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Oakview costs $1,123.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakview?

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 67 regular apartments in Oakview 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 Oakview?

Cheap apartments in Oakview have an average cost of $803 which is $320 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakview.

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