Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $529 (44 Rentals)

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property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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$450

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
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The Palms
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$949 - $2,000
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$949 - $2,000

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$949 - $2,000
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 15

The Palms

230 SW 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
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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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St. Croix
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Croix

829 SW 5th AveGainesville, 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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237 SW 2nd Pl
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

237 SW 2nd Pl

237 SW 2nd PlGainesville, 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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Campus Point
1 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Point

1035 SW 9th StGainesville, FL 32601
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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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Wisteria Downs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wisteria Downs

405 SE 2nd AveGainesville, FL 32601
property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

$1,025 - $1,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 620 SW 10th Ln

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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620 SW 10th Ln, Unit 4

620 SW 10th Ln
GainesvilleFL32601
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The Galen
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Galen

1626 SW 14th StGainesville, FL 32608
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Arbor Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Lofts

1824 NW 3rd PlGainesville, FL 32603
Student Housing
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610-622 SW 11th Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

610-622 SW 11th Ln

610-622 SW 11th LnGainesville, FL 32601

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Center Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center Court

1210 NW 11th AveGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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Upper Westside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Upper Westside Apartments

328 NW 14th StGainesville, FL 32603
Student Housing
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Woodbury Row
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Row

1011 SW 5th AveGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing
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Alligator Alley
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Alligator Alley

1012 SW 1st AveGainesville, FL 32601
Student Housing

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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakbrook WalkHideaway- Classic 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$739
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$799
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$849
The Commons1 Bedroom Apartments Starting at $899!1BR,1BA$899
Continuum Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$910
Highbranch GainesvilleBloomfield Unfurnished - 4Br, 4Ba4BR,4BA$945
237 SW 2nd Pl1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$950
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1,065
Lyons CornerH10213BR,2BA$1,085
Frederick GardensTerrace1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Standard at GainesvilleThe Hounslow - 5Br, 5Ba5BR,5BA$0.86
Third Place at Midtown4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.65
Student | Nine315x55BR,5BA$0.80
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$1.01
The CommonsSpacious 2 Bed Apartments Starting at $1,299!2BR,2BA$1.32
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$0.97
610-622 SW 11th LnRenovated - TH2BR,3BA$1.45
1125 SW 4th Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 1.11BR,1BA$1.49
Arbor ParkHolly1BR,1BA$1.45

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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.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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 $1,099.

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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