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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Park Studio Apartments | $1,513 | $899 | $1,839 |
University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $600 | $2,000 |
University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $774 | $3,400 |
University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $629 | $3,200 |
University Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $609 | $1,600 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University Park Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1125 SW 4th Ave | 1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area | 1BR, | $600 |
Lux 13 | Geneva | 3BR,2BA | $649 |
Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave | 5x5 TH A | 5BR,5BA | $730 |
College Manor | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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816 Sw 9th St | 5 bd 4 ba | 5BR,4BA | $1.64 |
Square One Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Georgetown Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave | 3x3 A | 3BR,3BA | $1.30 |
Hub Gainesville University | 4x2 A | 4BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Robert's Stadium Club | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Mirabella | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Towne Parc Apartments | 1BED 1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Camelot Apartments | 1/1 Village | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Bel Air/Village West | Village West 1/1 with Premium Finishes | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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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