
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $529 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University Heights South area of Gainesville.


Oakbrook Walk

College Manor

The Commons

745 NW 18th St

Highbranch Gainesville

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The Palms

919 SW 6th Ave
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1700 SW 16th Ct

Arbor Park

Frederick Gardens

612 NW 10th Ave, Unit C

Sun Bay Apartments

Williamsburg Village Apartments

Arlington Square

217A-219 NW 3rd Ave
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219 NW 3rd Ave

Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave

Sun Key Sun Harbor Apartments

Lyons Corner

St. Croix

Deco '39 Luxury Apartments

1212 SW 5th Ave

237 SW 2nd Pl
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Solaria Luxury Apartments

Campus Point

The 400 Apartments

Wisteria Downs

1700 SW 16th Ct

Gator View & Gator Park

912 SW 6th Ave

620 SW 10th Ln
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620 SW 10th Ln, Unit 4

914 SW 8th Ave

1015 SW 9th St

The Galen

1412 NW 3rd Ave

Arbor Lofts

610-622 SW 11th Ln

327 NW 15th Terrace
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Center Court

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Woodbury Row

Alligator Alley
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 | $1,591 | $849 | $4,379 |
| University Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $899 | $6,174 |
| University Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $739 | $6,186 |
| University Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,055 | $8,148 |
| University Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,129 | $945 | $1,470 |
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There are currently 44 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 $739. Windsor Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. 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 |
| Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| College Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| The Commons | 1 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $899! | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Continuum Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $910 |
| Highbranch Gainesville | Bloomfield Unfurnished - 4Br, 4Ba | 4BR,4BA | $945 |
| 237 SW 2nd Pl | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Arbor Park | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Lyons Corner | H1021 | 3BR,2BA | $1,085 |
| Frederick Gardens | Terrace | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights South, FL
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights South area is the $0.86 price per square foot The Hounslow - 5Br, 5Ba Model at The Standard at Gainesville in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value University Heights South apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA Model at Third Place at Midtown starting at $2,600 with a $1.65 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Standard at Gainesville | The Hounslow - 5Br, 5Ba | 5BR,5BA | $0.86 |
| Third Place at Midtown | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Student | Nine31 | 5x5 | 5BR,5BA | $0.80 |
| Hub Gainesville University | 4x2 Balcony | 4BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| The Commons | Spacious 2 Bed Apartments Starting at $1,299! | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Oakbrook Walk | Oasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| 610-622 SW 11th Ln | Renovated - TH | 2BR,3BA | $1.45 |
| 1125 SW 4th Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Sun Bay Apartments | Model 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Arbor Park | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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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 $1,099.
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 $899, while the average apartment in University Heights South costs $1,299.
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 118 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 $838 which is $461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights South.
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