Cheap Homes for Rent in South Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (54 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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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$510

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$510
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4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-202

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

$550 - $600

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$550 - $600
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$550 - $600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4215 SW 22nd Ln

GainesvilleFL32607
property at 4000 SW 23rd St

$500 - $1,995

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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4000 SW 23rd St

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 4000 SW 23rd

$670

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$670
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4000 SW 23rd, Unit 6-106

4000 SW 23rd
GainesvilleFL32608
property at 3921 SW 34th St

$670

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$670
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3921 SW 34th St, Unit 204

3921 SW 34th St
GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 3800 SW 20th Ave

$500 - $2,200

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3800 SW 20th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607
property at 2635 SW 35th Pl

$900 - $1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

2635 SW 35th Pl

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 6519 W Newberry Rd

$995

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$995
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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6519 W Newberry Rd

GainesvilleFL32605

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property at 1015 SW 9th St

$1,050 - $1,100

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1015 SW 9th St

GainesvilleFL32601

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property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

$1,075 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Commons priced from $100. Verdant Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $547. Here are the most affordable South Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CommonsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$100
Verdant Cove1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$547
The Crossing at Santa Fe4-4 Wood4BR,4BA$549
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$629
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$669
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$669
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Lexington Crossing2-2f2BR,2BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gainesville, FL

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Gainesville area is the $0.55 price per square foot 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the in the Kensington Park neighborhood starting from $719. The second greatest value South Gainesville apartment is the 2/1 Suite Model at University Commons starting at $749 with a $0.61 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 Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.55
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.61
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.57
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.87
The Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.90
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV32BR,2BA$0.76
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.92
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Lexington Crossing2-2f2BR,2BA$0.78

Frequently Asked Questions about South Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in South Gainesville?

There are currently 598 Apartments for Rent in South Gainesville, FL with pricing that ranges from $495 to $10,593. There are also 350 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Gainesville ranging from $450 to $6,400.

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 $6,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,175.

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 $596 to $4,721, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $3,225. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $495.

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