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GainesvilleFL32608
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (18 Rentals)
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The Hammocks By Butler
3600 Windmeadows BlvdGainesville, FL 32608
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from $850Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Trails
3230 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608
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from $899Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Archer Court
3001 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608
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from $9001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 10
Madison on 20th Apartments
1901 SW 40th TerGainesville, FL 32607
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Bentwood Apartments
6929 W University AveGainesville, FL 32607
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828 SW 63rd Terrace
GainesvilleFL32607
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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 | $1,142 | $799 | $1,889 |
| West Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,467 | $900 | $2,790 |
| West Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $525 | $2,917 |
| West Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,576 | $625 | $3,096 |
| West Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,056 | $499 | $2,657 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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Cheapest Available West Gainesville Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Gainesville area of Gainesville, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at On20 Apartments priced from $650. Museum Walk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable West Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| On20 Apartments | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $650 |
| Museum Walk | 3-3w | 3BR,3BA | $799 |
| The Hammocks By Butler | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| The Trails | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Archer Court | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Gainesville, FL
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Gainesville area is the $0.44 price per square foot 4x4 Platinum Model at Cabana Beach Gainesville in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $639. The second greatest value West Gainesville apartment is the 3BR/3BA Model at Varsity House Gainesville starting at $655 with a $0.53 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Cabana Beach Gainesville | 4x4 Platinum | 4BR,4BA | $0.44 |
| Varsity House Gainesville | 3BR/3BA | 3BR,3BA | $0.53 |
| University Commons | 2/1 Suite | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| The Quarters Gainesville | Renovated - C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.70 |
| Stoneridge Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| The Enclave | 2-2u | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Museum Walk | 2-2up | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Lexington Crossing | 2-2f | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Madison Cove Apartments | Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Ridge | 2Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
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Getting Around the West Gainesville Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL
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46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
64 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $1,038.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in West Gainesville is The Trails which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in West Gainesville costs $1,606.
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 164 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 $395 which is $1,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Gainesville.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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