Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, NY from $800 (19 Rentals)

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Gainesville, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodland Place 55+ in the Bellevue neighborhood priced from $800. Briarcliff Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodland Place 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Briarcliff ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Village Pines ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Parkview Apartments2 bedroom, Lower2BR,2BA$965
Countryside Apartments PembrokeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, NY and Nearby

As of May 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.53 price per square foot Clinton Street/ 2car garage Model at Grandview Townhomes in the starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 2 Bedroom Lower with Attached Garage Model at Pine Point Luxury Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.57 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grandview TownhomesClinton Street/ 2car garage3BR,2BA$1.53
Pine Point Luxury Apartments2 Bedroom Lower with Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.57
Residences at HornellThe Marquis2BR,2BA$1.30
Fox Trace East2UF2BR,2BA$1.62
The Lofts at Rockland Silk MillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Letchworth Falls2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Edgewater Apartment Homes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Homestead Senior ApartmentsFront Upper2BR,1BA$1.53
Parkview Apartments2 bedroom, Lower2BR,2BA$1.18
Woodland Place 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gainesville Apartment is $800 at Woodland Place 55+.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gainesville is starting from $930 at Woodland Place 55+.

What is the most affordable Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Letchworth Falls and starts from $1,349.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.