Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (146 Rentals)

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property at 3800 SW 20th Ave

$750 - $2,200

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3800 SW 20th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607
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Madison on 20th Apartments
$900 - $1,100
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$875 - $1,075
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$900 - $1,100
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Madison on 20th Apartments

1901 SW 40th TerGainesville, FL 32607
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The Trails
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$900 - $1,345
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$885 - $1,330
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The Trails

3230 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608
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Hidden Village
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$1,049 - $1,389
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$839 - $1,179
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$210
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$1,049 - $1,389
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Hidden Village

2725 SW 27th AveGainesville, FL 32608
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property at 6519 W Newberry Rd

$1,050 - $1,690

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$1,050 - $1,690
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$1,050 - $1,690

1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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6519 W Newberry Rd

GainesvilleFL32605

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Pinetree Gardens
$1,109 - $2,019
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$899 - $1,809
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$210
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$1,109 - $2,019
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pinetree Gardens

4100 SW 20th AveGainesville, FL 32607
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Spanish Trace
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$1,195 - $1,665
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$985 - $1,455
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$210
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$1,195 - $1,665
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Spanish Trace

3500 Windmeadows BlvdGainesville, FL 32608
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The Gardens
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$1,199 - $2,025
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$989 - $1,815
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$210
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$1,199 - $2,025
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The Gardens

75 SW 75th StGainesville, FL 32607
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property at 6124 SW 8th Pl

$1,250

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$1,250
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6124 SW 8th Pl

GainesvilleFL32607
property at 601 SW 75th St

$1,250 - $1,390

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$1,250 - $1,390
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$1,250 - $1,390

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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601 SW 75th St

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 Oxford Manor priced from $629. On20 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $669. Here are the most affordable West Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$629
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$669
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$679
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$760
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$830
Lexington Crossing2-2f2BR,2BA$849
Archer CourtStudio OpenStudio,1BA$860
Camelot Apartments1/1 Hammocks1BR,1BA$899
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Gainesville, FL

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Gainesville area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2555 SW 76th St Model at 2555 SW 76th St in the in the Mill Pond neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value West Gainesville apartment is the 3 Bed 3 bath Model at Stoneridge Apartments starting at $1,701 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Phoenix 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.
2555 SW 76th St2555 SW 76th St2BR,2BA$1.01
Stoneridge Apartments3 Bed 3 bath3BR,3BA$1.21
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.61
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.57
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.89
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV2BR,2BA$0.77
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.96
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.90
Lexington Crossing2-2f2BR,2BA$0.78
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Exterior Platinum2BR,2BA$0.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #3

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

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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 $899.

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 $1,700.

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 357 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 $545 which is $1,155 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Gainesville.

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