Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (26 Rentals)

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property at 914 SW 8th Ave

$450

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 1220 SW 1st Ave

$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1220 SW 1st Ave, Unit 210

1220 SW 1st Ave
GainesvilleFL32601

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Sunset Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Apartments

1500 NW 12th StGainesville, FL 32601
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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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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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Arbor Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Lofts

1824 NW 3rd PlGainesville, FL 32603
Student Housing
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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

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 $675. Windsor Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. 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$675
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$799
College ManorStudioStudio,1BA$849
CenterPointRenovated1BR,1BA$1,095
Bel Air/Village WestVillage West 1/1 with Premium Finishes1BR,1BA$1,115
College Park at Midtown421 Bristol2BR,1BA$1,349
Legacy at The StandardThe Levy - D1 Alt4BR,4BA$1,470
Roberts' Stadium ClubOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Third Place at Midtown4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$2,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, FL

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $1.65 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at Third Place at Midtown in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the Waterton with Bay Window, Wood Style Floors Model at Lux 13 starting at $795 with a $0.84 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.
Third Place at Midtown4BR/2.0BA4BR,2BA$1.65
Lux 13Waterton with Bay Window, Wood Style Floors2BR,2BA$0.84
Roberts' Stadium ClubOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16
College Park at MidtownThe Avenues A4 with Premium Finishes2BR,2BA$2.18
1125 SW 4th Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.13
CenterPointRenovated1BR,1BA$2.07
Bel Air/Village WestVillage West 1/1 with Premium Finishes1BR,1BA$2.23
College ManorCollege Manor One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.64
Alsander GNVStudioStudio ,1BA$4.84
Windsor HallSingle Joint Bath1BR,1BA$4.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, Gainesville, FL

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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 CenterPoint which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in University Park costs $849.

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 32 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 $1,018 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

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