
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $795 (34 Rentals)


1064 SW 14th Ave

1933 NW 4th Ave

745 NW 18th St

The Commons

Arbor Park

Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community

Williamsburg Village Apartments
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Frederick Gardens

Sun Bay Apartments

College Manor

1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit APT B-4

1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit B-4

Arlington Square

1220 SW 1st Ave, Unit 210

Sun Key Sun Harbor Apartments
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835 SW 9th St

Deco '39 Luxury Apartments

1212 SW 5th Ave

237 SW 2nd Pl

Campus Point

324 NW 19th St

825 NW 4th Ave

The 400 Apartments
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Arbor Lofts

Wisteria Downs

1700 SW 16th Ct

The Galen

724 NW 3rd Ave

704 NE 1st St

1412 NW 3rd Ave

327 NW 15th Terrace
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1500 NW 4th Ave

1662 SW 16th St
University Heights South, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Heights South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights South Studio Apartments | $1,651 | $945 | $3,539 |
University Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $795 | $2,893 |
| University Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $739 | $3,532 |
| University Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,859 | $1,035 | $7,063 |
| University Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $910 | $3,000 |
| University Heights South 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,502 | $880 | $10,000+ |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Heights South, Gainesville, FL
Ranked #15
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Heights South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Heights South is under $1,115.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights South?
The cheapest apartment in University Heights South is The Commons which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in University Heights South costs $1,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights South?
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 96 regular apartments in University Heights South 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 University Heights South?
Cheap apartments in University Heights South have an average cost of $1,034 which is $616 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights South.
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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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