Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (21 Rentals)

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 8th SW Ave, Unit 57

914 8th SW Ave
GainesvilleFL32601
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Residences at Oakview
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Residences at Oakview

1515 NW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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Sunset Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Apartments

1500 NW 12th StGainesville, FL 32601
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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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Villa Ravine Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Ravine Apartments

1500 NW 16th AveGainesville, FL 32605
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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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Georgetown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Georgetown Apartments

1324 NW 16th AveGainesville, FL 32605
Student Housing
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University Park, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Gainesville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Lux 13 priced from $789. College Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva with Wood Style Floors3BR,2BA$789
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$945
Social 28 ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$1,045
Bel Air/Village WestVillage West 1/11BR,1BA$1,077
Legacy at The StandardThe Levy - D1 Alt4BR,4BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, FL

As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $0.96 price per square foot The Levy - D1 Alt Model at Legacy at The Standard in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the The Concord VIP - 3Br, 3Ba Model at The Standard at Gainesville starting at $1,535 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legacy at The StandardThe Levy - D1 Alt4BR,4BA$0.96
The Standard at GainesvilleThe Concord VIP - 3Br, 3Ba3BR,3BA$1.21
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
Theory Gainesville3x3 B3BR,3BA$1.19
Social 28 ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.13
Lux 13Waterton2BR,2BA$0.84
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave2x2 VIP2BR,2BA$1.81
Alsander GNV2BR/2BA - B22BR,2BA$1.55
1125 SW 4th Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Bel Air/Village WestVillage West 1/11BR,1BA$2.15

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #24

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?

The cheapest apartment in University Park is Bel Air/Village West which is listed at $1,077, while the average apartment in University Park costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?

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 47 regular apartments in University Park 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 Park?

Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $1,190 which is $510 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.