Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, GA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Solis Gainesville
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$1,375 - $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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$1,331 - $2,555
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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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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 $1,201. 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$1,201
The National1G1BR,1BA$1,325
The EverlyS1Studio,1BA$1,331
Lanier Terrace2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,335

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, GA

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gainesville area is the $1.20 price per square foot Tokyo Model at Century New Holland in the in the Gainesville neighborhood starting from $1,397. The second greatest value Downtown Gainesville apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Sunrise Terrace starting at $1,150 with a $1.53 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.
Century New HollandTokyo2BR,2BA$1.20
Sunrise Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.53
Lanier Terrace2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.91
Solis GainesvilleS1Studio ,1BA$2.14
Towne Creek Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.94
The EverlyS1Studio ,1BA$2.16
The National1B1BR,1BA$2.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Gainesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Gainesville is at The Everly listed at $1,331.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment is $1,150 at Sunrise Terrace.

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 $1,247 at Towne Creek Apartment Homes.

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