914 SW 8th Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (40 Rentals)
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914 SW 8th Ave, Unit 11
914 SW 8th Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
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$739 - $1,8002 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Oakbrook Walk
1331 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608
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$745 - $1,2901 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 31
Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community
1303 SW 13th StGainesville, FL 32608
1064 SW 14th Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
745 NW 18th St
GainesvilleFL32603
421 NW 10TH Av
GainesvilleFL32601
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$999 - $1,1991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Commons Apartments 1 and 2 bedrooms near Shands Hospital
2001 SW 16th StGainesville, FL 32608
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$999 - $2,299Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
College Manor
1216 SW 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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$1,030 - $1,4792 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave
1258 NW 3rd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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$1,065 - $1,5731 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arbor Park
309 SW 16 AveGainesville, FL 32601
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$1,083 - $1,311Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Frederick Gardens
1405 SW 10 TerGainesville, FL 32601
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$1,094 - $1,6741 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Williamsburg Village Apartments
2000 SW 16th StGainesville, FL 32608
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Sun Bay Apartments
708 SW 16th AveGainesville, FL 32601
1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit Summit House P29, Unit Summit House P29
1700 SW 16th Ct
GainesvilleFL32608
208 NE 4 St
GainesvilleFL32601
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$1,2502 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit C8
1700 SW 16th CtGainesville, FL 32608
1700 SW 16th Ct, Unit APT B-4
1700 SW 16th Ct
GainesvilleFL32608
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$1,255 - $1,954Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Arlington Square
207 SE 2nd PlGainesville, FL 32601
914 8th SW Ave, Unit 57, Unit 57
914 8th SW Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Sun Key Sun Harbor Apartments
999-1001 SW 16th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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2 Bedroom Apartments
St. Croix
829 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Campus Point
1035 SW 9th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Deco '39 Luxury Apartments
320 SW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1212 SW 5th Ave
1212 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Solaria Luxury Apartments
1024 SW 7th AveGainesville, FL 32601
707 NW 2 Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
1700 SW 16th Ct
GainesvilleFL32608
101 NW 7th Terrace
GainesvilleFL32601
825 NW 4th Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
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1 Bedroom Apartments
The 400 Apartments
400 NW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
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2 to 5 Bedroom Apartments
Lyons Corner
1240 SW 9th RdGainesville, FL 32601
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Wisteria Downs
405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
1015 SW 9th St
GainesvilleFL32601
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The Galen Apartments | Modern 1 Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Gainesville
1626 SW 14th StGainesville, FL 32608
714 NW 8th St
GainesvilleFL32601
312 NE 2nd Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
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Arbor Lofts
1824 NW 3rd PlGainesville, FL 32603
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Center Court Apartments
1210 NW 11th AveGainesville, FL 32601
1224 SW 16th Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Heights South Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $949 | $2,140 |
| University Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $795 | $2,478 |
| University Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $739 | $3,460 |
| University Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $629 | $3,324 |
| University Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,126 | $910 | $1,625 |
| University Heights South 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $880 | $10,000+ |
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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 $739. 1125 SW 4th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $850. 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 | $739 |
| 1125 SW 4th Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Palms | 2BR, 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $893 |
| Continuum Apartments | 2BR/2BA - 3 | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| College Park at Midtown | The Cade | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| College Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| The Commons Apartments 1 and 2 bedrooms near Shands Hospital | One Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Social 28 Apartments | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1,035 |
| Arbor Park | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Frederick Gardens | Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights South, FL
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights South area is the $0.54 price per square foot E3 Model at The Griffin in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value University Heights South apartment is the The Levy - D1 Alt Model at Legacy at The Standard starting at $1,300 with a $0.96 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Griffin | E3 | 5BR,5BA | $0.54 |
| Legacy at The Standard | The Levy - D1 Alt | 4BR,4BA | $0.96 |
| The Standard at Gainesville | The Concord VIP - 3Br, 3Ba | 3BR,3BA | $1.21 |
| Hub Gainesville University | 4x2 Balcony | 4BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Theory Gainesville | 3x3 B | 3BR,3BA | $1.15 |
| The Palms | 2BR, 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Oakbrook Walk | Oasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Social 28 Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| 1125 SW 4th Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Commons Apartments 1 and 2 bedrooms near Shands Hospital | One Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
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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 $1,109.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights South?
The cheapest apartment in University Heights South is The Commons Apartments 1 and 2 bedrooms near Shands Hospital 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 128 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 $957 which is $793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights South.
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