Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (259 Rentals)

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property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
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4000 SW 23rd street
$495
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

4000 SW 23rd street

4000 SW 23rd streetGainesville, FL 32608
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property at 4000 SW 23rd

$495

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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$510

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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd

$595

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

4000 SW 23rd, Unit Countryside 1-308

4000 SW 23rd
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4215 SW 22nd Ln

$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 1028 NE 3rd Ave

$995 - $1,100

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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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South Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South 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 South 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
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$699
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1A)1BR,1BA$803
Archer CourtStudio OpenStudio,1BA$871
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gainesville, FL

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the South 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 South 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 South 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
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP3BR,3BA$0.48
Gainesville PlaceRoyal4BR,4BA$0.52
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.61
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.83

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Gainesville, FL. 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, 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 South Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Gainesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Gainesville is at Archer Court listed at $871.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Gainesville Apartment is $803 at Reserve At Kanapaha.

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

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

What is the most affordable South Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lux 13 and starts from $669.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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