Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, TX from $800 (46 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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13001 Owen Ln

ThackervilleOK73459

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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 Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/16/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cook$1,512$1,1087
Main Street Gainesville$1,512$1,1087

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. Emli at Pecan Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. 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
Emli at Pecan CreekA1SH1BR,1BA$899
CarismaA21BR,1BA$924
The Pearl on UniversityStudio1BR,1BA$938
19Twenty ApartmentsA1 A71BR,1BA$949
The Village Residences1/1 Bedroom Move-in Special 1 month FREE $0 Sec...1BR,1BA$980
Kara Mingo1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
Central Park at Winstar Village ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,019
Discovery Park1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,066
The Woodlands of DentonMesquite651BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, TX

As of September 16, 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 Goodwin Model at Audra Townhomes starting at $2,199 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Paloma Creek South 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
Audra TownhomesGoodwin4BR,2.5BA$1.36
Beall WayBeall Way - Lily3BR,2BA$1.40
32hundred Windsor2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
19Twenty ApartmentsC1,C23BR,2BA$1.34
CarismaB22BR,2BA$1.22
Emli at Pecan CreekB1SH2BR,2BA$1.30
Struga Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
The Hightone1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.43
Emerald Lane1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gainesville, TX

Ranked #160

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Gainesville, TX

Walk Score®

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Emerald Lane which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $1,512.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gainesville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Gainesville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gainesville?

Cheap apartments in Gainesville have an average cost of $251 which is $1,261 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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