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

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Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave
$985 - $1,544
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$970 - $1,529
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$15

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$985 - $1,544
2 to 7 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave

1258 NW 3rd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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College Manor
$999 - $2,299
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$849 - $2,149
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$150

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$999 - $2,299
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

College Manor

1216 SW 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Frederick Gardens
$1,083 - $1,299
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$1,028 - $1,244
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$55

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$1,083 - $1,299
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Frederick Gardens

1405 SW 10 TerGainesville, FL 32601
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Arbor Park
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$1,125 - $1,671
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$920 - $1,466
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$205

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$1,125 - $1,671
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arbor Park

309 SW 16 AveGainesville, FL 32601
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Arlington Square
$1,159 - $2,158
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$1,004 - $2,003
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$155

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$1,159 - $2,158
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arlington Square

207 SE 2nd PlGainesville, FL 32601
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$1,200 - $1,300

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1220 SW 1st 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
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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
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The 400 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The 400 Apartments

400 NW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CommonsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$100
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$699
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA - 32BR,2BA$900
Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult CommunityEagle Suite2BR,2BA$905
Highbranch GainesvilleCourtyard A Unfurnished - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$905
College Park at MidtownThe CadeStudio,1BA$949
Social 28 ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$970
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$999
Theory Gainesville4x34BR,3BA$999
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
Parkside Apartments IIParkside II Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.93
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Arbours at Tumblin Creek ~ Active 55+ Adult CommunityEagle Suite2BR,2BA$0.94
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave2x2 VIP2BR,2BA$1.81
The Galen Apartments | Modern 1 Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Gainesville1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.73
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1.37
The CommonsOne Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$1.48
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1.54
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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3.5
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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 $1,025.

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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