Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (126 Rentals)

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property at 705 SW 75th St

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

705 SW 75th St, Unit 202, Unit 202

705 SW 75th St
GainesvilleFL32607

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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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property at 6104 SW 12 Pl

$1,199

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

6104 SW 12 Pl

GainesvilleFL32607
property at 807 SW 60th Ter

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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807 SW 60th Ter

GainesvilleFL32607

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property at 2232 SW 39 Dr

$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 12

2232 SW 39 Dr

GainesvilleFL32607
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 1226 NW 55th Terrace

$1,275

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$1,275
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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1226 NW 55th Terrace

GainesvilleFL32605

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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 $669. 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$669
Spyglass Apartments33BR,2BA$675
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$679
On20 ApartmentsD2-Deluxe4BR,4BA$719
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1B)1BR,1BA$803
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$830
Archer CourtStudio OpenStudio,1BA$875
Camelot Apartments1/1 Hammocks1BR,1BA$899
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$899
Madison on 20th Apartments1BR/1BA RENO1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Gainesville, FL

As of May 24, 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 Royal Model at Gainesville Place starting at $744 with a $0.52 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
Gainesville PlaceRoyal4BR,4BA$0.52
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.61
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.61
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.92
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP2BR,2BA$0.74
On20 ApartmentsC1-Deluxe3BR,3BA$0.70
Varsity House Gainesville - Historical Access2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Reserve At Kanapaha1 Bed 1 Bath (1B)1BR,1BA$0.94
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Exterior Flooring2BR,2BA$0.86

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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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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 $900.

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 $1,734.

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 208 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 $494 which is $1,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Gainesville.

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