Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (47 Rentals)

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property at 917 SW 5th Ave

$1,250 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 6

917 SW 5th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 414 NE 5th Ave

$1,085 - $1,325

Studio Rentals

Available Aug 10

414 NE 5th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 914 8th SW Ave

$1,390

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 8th SW Ave, Unit 57

914 8th SW Ave
GainesvilleFL32601

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St. Croix
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Croix

829 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Campus Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Point

1035 SW 9th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Deco '39 Luxury Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Deco '39 Luxury Apartments

320 SW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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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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Solaria Luxury Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Solaria Luxury Apartments

1024 SW 7th AveGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

$999 - $2,925

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608
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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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Lyons Corner
2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons Corner

1240 SW 9th RdGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing

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Scarlett House
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scarlett House

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

Wisteria Downs

405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Woodbury Row
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Row

1100 SW 6th AveGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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property at 1015 SW 9th St

$1,100 - $1,250

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1015 SW 9th St

GainesvilleFL32601
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Arbor Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Lofts

1824 NW 3rd PlGainesville, FL 32603
Student Housing
  • Utilities Included

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The Galen
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Galen

1626 SW 14th StGainesville, FL 32608
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Center Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center Court Apartments

1210 NW 11th AveGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA - 32BR,2BA$900
Highbranch GainesvilleCourtyard A Unfurnished - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$905
College Park at MidtownThe CadeStudio,1BA$949
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$975
The CommonsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$999
Theory Gainesville4x34BR,3BA$999
Social 28 ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$1,005
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
The Palms Condominiums2BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.87
Parkside Apartments IIParkside II Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.93
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave2x22BR,2BA$1.83
The Galen1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.77
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1.43
The CommonsOne Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$1.48
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1.48
Social 28 ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.72

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Heights South, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #15

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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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