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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Studio Apartments | $725 | $450 | $1,050 |
| Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $940 | $475 | $1,470 |
| Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,199 | $462 | $2,060 |
| Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $880 | $2,395 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, MO is a Studio unit found at The Heights Apartments priced from $450. Breckenridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $475. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Heights Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $450 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath no W/D Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| The Penleigh Branson Row | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $647 |
| 6444 Highway 178 S | Studio / Kitchenette | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Mammoth Spring | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Schaefer Ridge Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Shepherd of the Hills Estates Apartments | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Plato's Cave - Branson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Ozark Plantation | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| The Studios | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.75 price per square foot A Model at Vintage Park in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 1503 Model at 2700 Burke Ave starting at $1,000 with a $0.67 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Park | A | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.75 |
| 2700 Burke Ave | 1503 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.67 |
| Embassy Ozark | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Golden Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| Townhomes at Quail Ridge | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.86 |
| Southernwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Ozark Mountain Apartments | Ozark 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment Available! | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Quail Ridge East Apartments | Quail Ridge 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Shepherd of the Hills Estates Apartments | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.93 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gainesville is at The Heights Apartments listed at $450.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gainesville Apartment is $475 at Breckenridge Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gainesville is starting from $565 at Breckenridge Apartments.
The best deal on a cheap Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Excelsior Gardens Apartments and starts from $1,275.
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