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

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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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Scarlett House
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scarlett House

125 NW 10th StGainesville, 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 $749. Windsor Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$749
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$749
Social 28 ApartmentsD14BR,2BA$945
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$949
College Park at MidtownThe CadeStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, FL

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park 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 Park apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Robert's Stadium Club starting at $1,900 with a $2.16 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.
Hub Gainesville University4x2 Balcony4BR,2BA$0.95
Robert's Stadium ClubOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
Woodbury RowFALL 2026!! Luxury Living Steps from Campus!2BR,2BA$3.02
Center Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.56
Lux 13Orion w/ Wood Style Floors1BR,1BA$2.14
Social 28 ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.65
Bel Air/Village WestVillage West 1/1 with Premium Finishes1BR,1BA$2.12
Theory GainesvilleStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.89
College Park at MidtownThe CadeStudio ,1BA$2.71
College ManorStudioStudio ,1BA$2.92

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

From the lounge to the laundry room, understand your rights and responsibilities in shared apartment spaces. Get tips on pet rules, noise, and security.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #17

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 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 $1,839.

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 $1,059, while the average apartment in University Park costs $1,760.

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 244 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 $1,228 which is $532 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.