Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (84 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Gainesville area of Gainesville.

property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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$450

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$450

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500

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$500

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$500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 5-207

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 3800 SW 20th Ave

$475 - $1,600

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3800 SW 20th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500 - $2,000

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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4000 SW 23rd St

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$550

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$550

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$550

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202

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

$595

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$595

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$595

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

4000 SW 23rd, Unit Countryside 1-308

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

$600

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$600

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$600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 208

4000 SW 23rd St
GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 1810 NW 23rd Blvd

$775 - $1,775

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

1810 NW 23rd Blvd

GainesvilleFL32605
property at 210 NW 29th St

$875

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$875

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$875

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

210 NW 29th St

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 613 SW 75th St

$900 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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613 SW 75th St

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 2811 SW Archer Rd

$1,000 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2811 SW Archer Rd

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

$1,049 - $2,599

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1915 SW 70th Terrace

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1915 SW 70th Terrace, Unit B

1915 SW 70th Terrace
GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 7200 SW 8th Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7200 SW 8th Ave, Unit D22

7200 SW 8th Ave
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 709 SW 75th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 14

709 SW 75th St, Unit 108

709 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 605 SW 75th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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605 SW 75th St, Unit 102

605 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 805 NW 40 Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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805 NW 40 Ave

GainesvilleFL32609
property at 507 NW 39th Rd

$1,100 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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507 NW 39th Rd

GainesvilleFL32607
property at 1915 SW 70th Terrace

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1915 SW 70th Terrace

GainesvilleFL32607

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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 The Crossing at Santa Fe priced from $675. Lux 13 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $704. Here are the most affordable South Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$675
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$704
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$709
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Tiger Bay2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$799
Verdant Cove3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$799
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849
Harbor CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$859
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gainesville, FL

As of July 25, 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 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Model at 1125 SW 4th Ave starting at $900 with a $0.39 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
1125 SW 4th Ave3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$0.39
Cabana Beach Gainesville4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.46
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP3BR,3BA$0.49
Gainesville PlaceAzure4BR,4BA$0.51
The Crossing at Santa Fe3-3 Wood3BR,3BA$0.51
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.65
The Palms2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.79
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.79

Frequently Asked Questions about South Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in South Gainesville?

There are currently 566 Apartments for Rent in South Gainesville, FL with pricing that ranges from $495 to $17,217. There are also 368 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Gainesville ranging from $450 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Gainesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Gainesville ranges from $450 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,929.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Gainesville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Gainesville range from $586 to $12,332, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $595 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $495.

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