Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, TX from $800 (47 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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Emerald Lane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Lane

3401 Joyce LnDenton, TX 76207
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Kingswood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingswood Apartments

3400 Joyce LnDenton, TX 76207
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Gainesville, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerald Lane in the University Park neighborhood priced from $899. 19Twenty Apartments in the University Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald Lane1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
19Twenty ApartmentsA1 A71BR,1BA$949
Sequoia Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$949
CarismaA21BR,1BA$954
The Village ResidencesA1 1x11BR,1BA$980
Coronado North ApartmentsGenoa1BR,1BA$995
Central Park at Winstar Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,019
Kara Mingo1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
The Woodlands of DentonMesquite651BR,1BA$1,090
The Pearl on University1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,098

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, TX

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.41 price per square foot Unit 1 Model at 1500 N Ruddell St in the in the University Park neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 3231F Model at The Residences at Rayzor Ranch starting at $2,399 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the University Park 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.
1500 N Ruddell StUnit 13BR,2BA$0.41
The Residences at Rayzor Ranch3231F3BR,2.5BA$1.48
Beall WayMaple3BR,2BA$1.47
19Twenty ApartmentsC1,C23BR,2BA$1.34
CarismaB22BR,2BA$1.25
Struga Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
The Pearl on University1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.33
32hundred Windsor1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Coronado North ApartmentsGenoa1BR,1BA$1.51
Emerald Lane1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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Gainesville, TX

Ranked #151

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Gainesville, TX

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27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $899 at Emerald Lane.

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 $999 at Emerald Lane.

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 $1,450.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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