
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University Heights South area of Gainesville.


Oakbrook Walk

1064 SW 14th Ave

1931 NW 4th Ave

1406 SW 18th Pl

Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community

421 NW 10TH Av

422 NW 9th Ave

The Commons
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Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave

College Manor

1112 SW 4th Ave

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Arbor Park

Frederick Gardens

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1317 NW 7th Ave

208 NE 4 St
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Arlington Square

1700 SW 16th Ct

1700 SW 16th Ct

917 SW 5th Ave

1700 SW 16th Ct

414 NE 5th Ave

111 NW 21st St

914 8th SW Ave, Unit 57

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St. Croix

Campus Point

Deco '39 Luxury Apartments

1212 SW 5th Ave

Solaria Luxury Apartments

1700 SW 16th Ct

825 NW 4th Ave

The 400 Apartments

Lyons Corner
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Scarlett House

Wisteria Downs

Woodbury Row

707 NW 2 Ave

714 NW 8th St

1220 SW 1st Ave

434 NW 9th St

1015 SW 9th St

Arbor Lofts
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The Galen

Center Court Apartments
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 | $1,636 | $949 | $2,267 |
| University Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $795 | $7,000 |
| University Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $739 | $3,544 |
| University Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $629 | $3,850 |
| University Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $905 | $3,180 |
| University Heights South 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $880 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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Cheapest Available University Heights South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights South area of Gainesville, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Oakbrook Walk priced from $699. Continuum Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable University Heights South apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbrook Walk | Hideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $699 |
| Continuum Apartments | 2BR/2BA - 3 | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| Highbranch Gainesville | Courtyard A Unfurnished - 4Br, 4Ba | 4BR,4BA | $905 |
| College Park at Midtown | The Cade | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| The Palms Condominiums | 2BR, 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $975 |
| The Commons | One Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Theory Gainesville | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $999 |
| Social 28 Apartments | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1,005 |
| College Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Sun Bay Apartments | Model 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights South, FL
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights South area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4x2 Balcony Model at Hub Gainesville University in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,105. The second greatest value University Heights South apartment is the 2BR, 2BA Model at The Palms Condominiums starting at $975 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Gainesville University | 4x2 Balcony | 4BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| The Palms Condominiums | 2BR, 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Parkside Apartments II | Parkside II Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.93 |
| Oakbrook Walk | Oasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| The Galen | 1/1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Sun Bay Apartments | Model 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Commons | One Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Arbor Park | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Social 28 Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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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 The Commons which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in University Heights South costs $1,750.
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 251 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 $1,135 which is $615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights South.
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