Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, TX from $649 (41 Rentals)

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Summit Senior Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Senior Village

1101 Lawrence StGainesville, TX 76240
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Shaw House
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$899 - $2,416

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Base Rent$899 - $2,416
Total Monthly Price$899 - $2,416
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shaw House

2300 North Friendship RdSherman, TX 75092
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Birchway Sanger
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$1,159 - $2,609

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Base Rent$1,159 - $2,609
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Birchway Sanger

2014 Jackson LnSanger, TX 76266
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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The Beverley at Denton
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$1,174 - $2,956

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The Beverley at Denton

3500 N Bonnie Brae StDenton, TX 76207
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225 E University Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

225 E University Dr

225 E University DrDenton, TX 76209
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Kara Mingo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kara Mingo

1599 Mingo RdDenton, TX 76209
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Carisma
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carisma

13606 Esperanza RdDallas, TX 75240
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Emerald Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Lane

3401 Joyce LnDenton, TX 76207
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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32hundred Windsor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32hundred Windsor

3200 W Windsor DrDenton, TX 76207
Corporate Housing
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Gainesville, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, TX area range in price from $1,225 to $6,950 with an overall median price of $1,576. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Main Street Gainesville$1,549$1,2255
Cook$1,599$1,2256

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 19Twenty Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $649. The Village Residences in the Paloma Creek South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $792. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
19Twenty ApartmentsA1 – A71BR,1BA$649
The Village ResidencesStudio Move-in Special! 2 Months Free!Studio,1BA$792
The Pearl on UniversityStudio1BR,1BA$849
Emli at Pecan CreekA11BR,1BA$899
Central Park at Winstar Village ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$900
Gardens of Denton ApartmentsIvy1BR,1BA$944
Kara Mingo1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
CarismaA21BR,1BA$985
Estate Villas at Krum ApartmentsMesa1BR,1BA$991
Sequoia Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, TX

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.33 price per square foot 4482 Model at The Residences at Rayzor Ranch in the in the University Park neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the Beall Way - Maple Model at Beall Way starting at $2,200 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Denton neighborhood. 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.
The Residences at Rayzor Ranch44824BR,3.5BA$1.33
Beall WayBeall Way - Maple3BR,2BA$1.42
19Twenty ApartmentsC1,C23BR,2BA$1.07
WONG Quadruplex2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.39
Bella VistaB12BR,2BA$1.32
Coronado North ApartmentsSpinnaker2BR,2BA$1.31
The Hightone1 Bed, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.34
LanaB22BR,1BA$1.44
CarismaA21BR,1BA$1.28
Central Park at Winstar Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.36

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $649 at 19Twenty Apartments.

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 $854 at 19Twenty Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Village Residences and starts from $1,125.

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