Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (14 Rentals)

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Sunset Horizon
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Horizon

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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Midtown
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown

104 NW 17th StGainesville, FL 32603
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St. Croix
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Croix

829 SW 5th AveGainesville, 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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Villa Ravine Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Ravine Apartments

1500 NW 16th AveGainesville, FL 32605
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Arbor Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Lofts

1824 NW 3rd PlGainesville, FL 32603
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Scarlett House
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scarlett House

125 NW 10th StGainesville, FL 32601
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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 1 Bed unit found at 1125 SW 4th Ave priced from $600. Lux 13 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1125 SW 4th Ave1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area1BR,$600
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$649
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$725
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave5x5 TH A5BR,5BA$730
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, FL

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.64 price per square foot 5 bd 4 ba Model at 816 Sw 9th St in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Square One Apartment Homes starting at $1,507 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Highland Court Manor 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.
816 Sw 9th St5 bd 4 ba5BR,4BA$1.64
Square One Apartment Homes3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.22
Georgetown Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.31
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave3x3 A3BR,3BA$1.30
Hub Gainesville University4x2 A4BR,2BA$0.99
Robert's Stadium ClubOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
MirabellaOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.84
Towne Parc Apartments1BED 1BATH1BR,1BA$1.79
Camelot Apartments1/1 Village1BR,1BA$2.17
Bel Air/Village WestVillage West 1/1 with Premium Finishes1BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Gainesville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $1,195.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Park is 1125 SW 4th Ave which is listed at $600, 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 197 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 $1,044 which is $656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

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