Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $599 (1 Rental)
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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 |
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University Heights South Studio Apartments | $1,487 | $899 | $1,839 |
University Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $600 | $2,000 |
University Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $699 | $3,400 |
University Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $599 | $3,200 |
University Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $749 | $2,800 |
University Heights South 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $730 | $4,559 |
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Getting Around the University Heights South Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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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 $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights South?
The cheapest apartment in University Heights South is Williamsburg Village Apartments which is listed at $1,524, while the average apartment in University Heights South costs $3,009.
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 209 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 $1,230 which is $1,779 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights South.
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