
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $775 (61 Rentals)


3800 SW 20th Ave

527 NW 35th Ter, Unit Main House

2036 SW 69th Dr

Camelot Apartments

6816 SW 4th Pl

6519 W Newberry Rd

The Trails

Gardenview Apartments

Archer Court
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Madison on 20th Apartments

The Park

The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments

The Hammocks on 20th

Addison Lane

The Hammocks on 34th

Hunters Run

Liv Apartments

Hidden Village

The Hammocks Off Newberry
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Towne Parc Apartments

Reflections

Bentwood Apartments

Harbor Cove

The Hammocks By Butler

Pinetree Gardens

The Gardens

CRICKET CLUB II

Country Village Apartments

Spanish Trace
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Aqua at Windmeadows

3601 SW 31st Dr, Unit 1 bedroom

The Earl

Reserve At Kanapaha

Mirabella

Spyglass Apartments

Treebecka Park

Greenwich Green

Legacy at Fort Clarke

Residences at Markets West
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The Oasis Apartments

Pine Meadow Apartments

Holly Heights North

613 SW 75th St

Holly Heights

Holly Heights North

Cedar Ridge Apartments

Tower Oaks Glen

Tower Oaks and Linton Oaks

510 SW 69th St
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West Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Gainesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Gainesville Studio Apartments | $1,200 | $870 | $2,099 |
West Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $775 | $2,790 |
| West Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $730 | $3,097 |
| West Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $629 | $3,772 |
| West Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $913 | $535 | $4,734 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Gainesville, Gainesville, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Gainesville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Gainesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Gainesville is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in West Gainesville is Camelot Apartments which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in West Gainesville costs $1,705.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Gainesville?
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 376 regular apartments in West Gainesville 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 West Gainesville?
Cheap apartments in West Gainesville have an average cost of $563 which is $1,142 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Gainesville.
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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