Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Madison on 20th Apartments
$900 - $1,100
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Madison on 20th Apartments

1901 SW 40th TerGainesville, FL 32607
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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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Pine Meadow Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Meadow Apartments

7025 W University AveGainesville, FL 32607
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The Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lofts

3020 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32608
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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

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. Hideaway Gainesville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 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
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$669
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$699
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$749
Archer CourtStudioStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Gainesville, FL

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Gainesville area is the $0.61 price per square foot 2/1 Suite Model at University Commons in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value West Gainesville apartment is the Renovated-3x3 Model at The Quarters Gainesville starting at $685 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the West Gainesville 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.
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.61
The Quarters GainesvilleRenovated-3x33BR,3BA$0.57
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.90
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV32BR,2BA$0.76
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.92
On20 ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$0.83
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
Canopy Apartments2X22BR,2BA$0.97
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Exterior Platinum2BR,2BA$0.97
The Wynwood2x1 w/patioA2BR,1BA$0.91

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West Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

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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 Camelot Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in West Gainesville costs $1,646.

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 277 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 $522 which is $1,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Gainesville.

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