Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $481 (266 Rentals)

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property at 411 NE 10th St
$575

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Base Rent$575
Total Monthly Price$575
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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411 NE 10th St

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd
$600

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Base Rent$600
Total Monthly Price$600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4000 SW 23rd, Unit Countryside 1-308

4000 SW 23rd
GainesvilleFL32608
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property at 3921 SW 34th St
$550 - $2,300
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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3921 SW 34th St

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 6519 W Newberry Rd
$830 - $2,747
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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6519 W Newberry Rd

GainesvilleFL32605
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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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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 Oxford Manor priced from $649. Spyglass Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable South Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$649
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$709
On20 ApartmentsC23BR,3BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$799
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849
Lux 13Arcadia with Wood Style Floors2BR,2BA$850
Harbor CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gainesville, FL

As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Gainesville area is the $0.29 price per square foot 4TH Model at The Ridge in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value South Gainesville apartment is the 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Model at University Commons starting at $499 with a $0.28 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$0.29
University Commons4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$0.28
The Standard at GainesvilleThe Hounslow - 5Br, 5Ba5BR,5BA$0.86
Campus Circle GainesvilleD14BR,4BA$0.55
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.65
Spyglass Apartments3 Luxe3BR,2BA$0.62
4000 SW 23rd street, Unit 5-2014000 SW 23rd street4BR,4BA$0.42
Hideaway Gainesville2 Bed | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.72
Lux 13Arcadia with Wood Style Floors2BR,2BA$0.85
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Flooring2BR,2BA$0.79

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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 a cheap apartment in South Gainesville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Gainesville is under $859.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in South Gainesville is Harbor Cove which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in South Gainesville costs $1,468.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Gainesville?

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 526 regular apartments in South Gainesville 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 South Gainesville?

Cheap apartments in South Gainesville have an average cost of $764 which is $704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Gainesville.

Expert Rental Resources

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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