Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakview Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (29 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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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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The 400 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 400 Apartments

400 NW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
Senior Living
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Scarlett House
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scarlett House

125 NW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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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
  • Utilities Included

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Bel Air Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Air Apartments

636 NW 26th AveGainesville, FL 32609

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 3 Beds unit found at Lux 13 priced from $669. Continuum Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Oakview apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA - 32BR,2BA$900
College Park at MidtownThe CadeStudio,1BA$949
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$975
CenterPointRenovated1BR,1BA$999
Theory Gainesville4x34BR,3BA$999
Social 28 ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$1,020
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,030
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed, 1 Bath Premium Renovated1BR,1BA$1,049
Bel Air/Village WestVillage West 1/11BR,1BA$1,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakview, FL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakview area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4x2 Balcony Model at Hub Gainesville University in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value Oakview apartment is the 2BR, 2BA Model at The Palms Condominiums starting at $975 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Lincoln Estates 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.
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.87
Social 28 ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$1.14
Roberts' Stadium ClubOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave2x22BR,2BA$1.85
Bel Air ApartmentsBel-Air 1/1 with Premium Finishes1BR,1BA$1.81
Lux 13Orion w/ Wood Style Floors1BR,1BA$2.14
CenterPointRenovated1BR,1BA$1.88
The Hammocks off 6th1 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$2.10
Bel Air/Village WestVillage West 1/11BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakview, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $1,111.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakview?

The cheapest apartment in Oakview is CenterPoint which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Oakview costs $1,750.

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 197 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 $1,135 which is $615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakview.

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