Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $549 (69 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Gainesville area of Gainesville.

property at 3921 SW 34th St

$550 - $2,300

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3921 SW 34th St

GainesvilleFL32608

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The Oasis Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oasis Apartments

3436 SW 42nd AveGainesville, FL 32608
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property at 3800 SW 20th Ave

$500 - $1,600

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3800 SW 20th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607
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Pine Meadow Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Meadow Apartments

7025 W University AveGainesville, FL 32607
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Holly Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Heights

604 SW 70th TerGainesville, FL 32607
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property at 613 SW 75th St

$900 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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613 SW 75th St

GainesvilleFL32607
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Tower Oaks Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tower Oaks Glen

6900 SW 21st LnGainesville, FL 32607
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510 SW 69th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

510 SW 69th St

510 SW 69th StGainesville, FL 32607

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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 $649. Spyglass Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable West Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oxford Manor3-3w3BR,3BA$649
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$709
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$709
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849
Harbor CoveOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$859
The Hammocks on 20th1 Bed 1 Bath - Deluxe Renovated1BR,1BA$899
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$950
The Trails1 Bedroom Near UF Starting at $916! $500 Off 2n...1BR,1BA$999
The Hammocks on 34thFully Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Gainesville, FL

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Gainesville area is the $0.29 price per square foot 4TH Model at The Ridge in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value West Gainesville apartment is the 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Model at University Commons starting at $499 with a $0.28 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$0.29
University Commons4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$0.28
Campus Circle GainesvilleD14BR,4BA$0.55
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP3BR,3BA$0.49
Spyglass Apartments3 Luxe3BR,2BA$0.62
The Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.88
Museum Walk2-2w2BR,2BA$0.93
On20 ApartmentsB1-Deluxe2BR,2BA$0.88
Gainesville PlaceSapphire2BR,2BA$1.02
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Flooring2BR,2BA$0.79

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West Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Harbor Cove which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in West Gainesville costs $1,498.

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 172 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 $420 which is $1,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Gainesville.

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