
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $730 (98 Rentals)


6417 SW 9th Ave

6519 W Newberry Rd

2614 SW 31st Pl

7016 SW 18th Pl

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401 NW 39th Rd, Unit C, Unit C

Gardenview Apartments

6519 W Newberry Rd

Madison Cove

The Hammocks Off Newberry
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Madison on 20th Apartments

The Park

1715 SW 69 Way

The Ridge on 34th Avenue Apartments

4123 SW 15 Pl

4021 SW 37th St

1915 SW 70th Terrace

Hunters Run

The Trails

3911 SW 27th St
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6104 SW 12 Pl

Liv Apartments

2232 SW 39 Dr

6816 SW 4th Pl

Woodland Villas

6124 SW 8th Pl

601 SW 75th St

1226 NW 55th Terrace

Camelot Apartments

4014 SW 26th Dr
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Villas at Ashton Square

2905 SW Archer Rd

CRICKET CLUB II

3601 SW 31st Dr, Unit 2 bedroom

Forest View

2811 SW Archer Rd, Unit S145

3122 SW 26th Terrace

Spanish Trace

Reserve At Kanapaha

Hidden Village
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The Earl

Mirabella

Towne Parc Apartments

The Oasis Apartments

3611 SW 28th Terrace, Unit B, Unit B

Pine Meadow Apartments

2614 SW 31st Pl

6288 SW 8th Pl

Southwood

3801 SW 17th Pl
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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 | $1,444 | $775 | $2,790 |
West Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $730 | $3,090 |
| West Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $629 | $3,755 |
| West Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $941 | $535 | $4,721 |
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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 Oxford Manor which is listed at $809, 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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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.

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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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