Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Phoenix Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (16 Rentals)

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3705 SW 27th St

GainesvilleFL32608

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The Oasis Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oasis Apartments

3436 SW 42nd AveGainesville, FL 32608
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Bridgelight Townhomes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgelight Townhomes

3006 SW 23rd StGainesville, FL 32608
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Phoenix, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Phoenix area of Gainesville, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at On20 Apartments priced from $650. The Hammocks By Butler has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Phoenix apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$650
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$799
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$799
The Trails0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Archer CourtStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Phoenix, FL

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Phoenix area is the $0.57 price per square foot 2/1 Suite Model at University Commons in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value Phoenix apartment is the 2-2u Model at The Enclave starting at $969 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.57
The Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.90
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.91
Phoenix Villas2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom2BR,2.5BA$1.33
Williamsburg Village Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.26
Country Village Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.50
Lexington Crossing2-2f2BR,2BA$1.11
Hunters Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.34
Gardenview Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.46
The Point Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50

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Phoenix, Gainesville, FL

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Among neighborhoods in Gainesville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Gainesville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Phoenix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Phoenix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Phoenix is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Phoenix?

The cheapest apartment in Phoenix is The Trails which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Phoenix costs $1,299.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Phoenix?

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 137 regular apartments in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

Cheap apartments in Phoenix have an average cost of $446 which is $853 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Phoenix.

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