Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (22 Rentals)

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1112 SW 4th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

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Midtown
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown

104 NW 17th StGainesville, FL 32603
Student Housing
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St. Croix
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Croix

829 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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1035 SW 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1035 SW 9th St

1035 SW 9th StGainesville, FL 32601
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1212 SW 5th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1212 SW 5th Ave

1212 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601

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The 400 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 400 Apartments

400 NW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
Senior Living
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Arbor Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Lofts

1824 NW 3rd PlGainesville, FL 32603
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Scarlett House
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scarlett House

125 NW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Wisteria Downs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wisteria Downs

405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601

University Heights South, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights South area of Gainesville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1125 SW 4th Ave priced from $600. Oakbrook Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable University Heights South apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1125 SW 4th Ave1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area1BR,$600
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$725
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave5x5 TH A5BR,5BA$730
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights South, FL

As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights South area is the $1.64 price per square foot 5 bd 4 ba Model at 816 Sw 9th St in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value University Heights South apartment is the 3x2 B Model at Williamsburg Village Apartments starting at $1,524 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
816 Sw 9th St5 bd 4 ba5BR,4BA$1.64
Williamsburg Village Apartments3x2 B3BR,2BA$1.17
Courtyards Student Apartments5 BD Flat5BR,1.5BA$0.53
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Hub Gainesville University4x2 A4BR,2BA$0.99
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave2x2 D2BR,2BA$1.59
Alsander GNV2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.48
The Galen1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.77
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1.43
The CommonsOne Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$1.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Heights South, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Gainesville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 1125 SW 4th Ave which is listed at $600, 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 210 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 $1,254 which is $1,755 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights South.

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