Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (122 Rentals)

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property at 4215 SW 22nd Ln

$550

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 27

4215 SW 22nd Ln, Unit 1201-4

4215 SW 22nd Ln
GainesvilleFL32607
property at 210 NW 29th St

$875

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$875
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

210 NW 29th St

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 705 SW 75th St

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 13

705 SW 75th St, Unit 202

705 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 7200 SW 8th Ave

$1,100 - $1,190

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 13

7200 SW 8th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 6519 W Newberry Rd

$1,200 - $1,690

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$1,200 - $1,690
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1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Now

6519 W Newberry Rd

GainesvilleFL32605

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property at 807 SW 60th Ter

$1,295

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$1,295
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

807 SW 60th Ter

GainesvilleFL32607

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West Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Gainesville area of Gainesville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Spyglass Apartments priced from $675. Hideaway Gainesville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable West Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$699
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$710
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1B)1BR,1BA$803
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849
Harbor CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$859
Madison on 20th Apartments1BR/1BA RENO1BR,1BA$900
The Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$915
The Trails1 Bedroom Near UF Starting at $916! $500 Off 2n...1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Gainesville, FL

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Gainesville area is the $0.28 price per square foot 4TH Model at The Ridge in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $859. The second greatest value West Gainesville apartment is the 4x4 Platinum Model at Cabana Beach Gainesville starting at $673 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ridge4TH4BR,4.5BA$0.28
Cabana Beach Gainesville4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.46
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP3BR,3BA$0.49
Gainesville PlaceRoyal4BR,4BA$0.52
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.65
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.92
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Canopy Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.00
Lexington Crossing2-2r2BR,2BA$1.11
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1B)1BR,1BA$0.94

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #3

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Gainesville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in West Gainesville is Reserve At Kanapaha which is listed at $803, while the average apartment in West Gainesville costs $1,750.

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 191 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 $486 which is $1,264 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Gainesville.

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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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