Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, GA from $900 (9 Rentals)

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Lofts on Jewell
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Lofts on Jewell

710 Jesse Jewell Pky SEGainesville, GA 30501
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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2100 Saint Thomas DrGainesville, GA 30501

Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Gainesville area of Gainesville, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunrise Terrace priced from $1,150. Towne Creek Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,187. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Towne Creek Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,187
Century New HollandAthens1BR,1BA$1,309

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, GA

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gainesville area is the $1.53 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Sunrise Terrace in the in the Downtown Gainesville neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Downtown Gainesville apartment is the Sydney Model at Century New Holland starting at $1,394 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Downtown Gainesville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sunrise Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Century New HollandSydney1BR,1BA$1.98
Lanier Terrace2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Solis GainesvilleA11BR,1BA$2.47
Towne Creek Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.91
The EverlyS1Studio ,1BA$2.71
The National1B1BR,1BA$2.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Gainesville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Gainesville is Sunrise Terrace which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Downtown Gainesville costs $2,003.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 19 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Gainesville?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Gainesville have an average cost of $341 which is $1,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Gainesville.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.