Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, GA from $915 (15 Rentals)

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Solis Gainesville
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$1,340 - $2,474
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Solis Gainesville

1000 Rea DrGainesville, GA 30501
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The Everly
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$1,293 - $2,506
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$1,293 - $2,506

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The Everly

1000 Everly WayGainesville, GA 30501
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539 Northside Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

539 Northside Dr

539 Northside DrGainesville, GA 30501
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300 Forrest Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 Forrest Ave

300 Forrest AveGainesville, GA 30501
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Jackson Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Building

114 Washington StGainesville, GA 30501
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Century New Holland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Century New Holland

100 Foothills Pky NEGainesville, GA 30501

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Midland Gainesville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Gainesville

2100 Saint Thomas DrGainesville, GA 30501
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Swann Villas
4 Bedroom Apartments

Swann Villas

1306 Swann DrGainesville, GA 30501
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City Walk
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Walk

535 Forrest AveGainesville, GA 30501
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Melrose Community
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Melrose Community

854 Davis StGainesville, GA 30501

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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 Towne Creek Apartment Homes priced from $1,123. Sunrise Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne Creek Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,123
Sunrise Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Century New HollandAthens1BR,1BA$1,282
The EverlyS1Studio,1BA$1,293
The National1G1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, GA

As of August 30, 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 Athens Model at Century New Holland starting at $1,282 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the 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 HollandAthens1BR,1BA$1.83
Lanier Terrace2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Solis GainesvilleA11BR,1BA$2.30
Towne Creek Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.81
The EverlyS1Studio ,1BA$2.10
The National1B1BR,1BA$2.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Gainesville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment is $1,123 at Towne Creek Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Gainesville is starting from $1,218 at Towne Creek Apartment Homes.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.