
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (34 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

1933 NW 4th Ave

Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community

Lyons Corner

421 NW 10TH Av

1406 SW 18th Pl
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422 NW 9th Ave

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Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave

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College Manor

914 SW 8th Ave

Sun Bay Apartments

1112 SW 4th Ave

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Frederick Gardens

414 NE 5th Ave
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Woodbury Row

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Arlington Square

1317 NW 7th Ave

917 SW 5th Ave

1700 SW 16th Ct

1220 SW 1st Ave
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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 | $1,650 | $949 | $2,944 |
| University Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $795 | $3,437 |
| University Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $699 | $4,595 |
| University Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,338 | $629 | $4,682 |
| University Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,142 | $905 | $3,000 |
| University Heights South 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $880 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 34 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 1 Bed unit found at The Commons priced from $100. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Commons | One Bedroom Classic | 1BR,1BA | $100 |
| Oakbrook Walk | Hideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $699 |
| Continuum Apartments | 2BR/2BA - 3 | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
| Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community | Eagle Suite | 2BR,2BA | $905 |
| Highbranch Gainesville | Courtyard A Unfurnished - 4Br, 4Ba | 4BR,4BA | $905 |
| College Park at Midtown | The Cade | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Social 28 Apartments | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $970 |
| College Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Theory Gainesville | 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $999 |
| Sun Bay Apartments | Model 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights South, FL
As of February 22, 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 Parkside II Townhouse Model at Parkside Apartments II starting at $1,925 with a $1.93 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub Gainesville University | 4x2 Balcony | 4BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Parkside Apartments II | Parkside II Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.93 |
| Oakbrook Walk | Oasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult Community | Eagle Suite | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave | 2x2 VIP | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| The Galen Apartments | Modern 1 Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Gainesville | 1/1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Sun Bay Apartments | Model 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Commons | One Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Arbor Park | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Social 28 Apartments | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,025.
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 $100, while the average apartment in University Heights South costs $1,700.
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 246 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 $1,175 which is $525 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights South.
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