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Gainesville, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, TX

Pricing Updated: 02/20/2026

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$1,536$6828
Main Street Gainesville$1,536$1,0507

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pearl on University in the Paloma Creek South neighborhood priced from $868. Struga Place in the University Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pearl on UniversityStudio1BR,1BA$868
Struga Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$895
Emli at Pecan CreekA1HC1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, TX

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4231F Model at The Residences at Rayzor Ranch in the in the University Park neighborhood starting from $2,449. 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.
The Residences at Rayzor Ranch4231F4BR,3.5BA$1.35
Audra TownhomesGoodwin4BR,2.5BA$1.36
Beall WayBeall Way - Lily3BR,2BA$1.33
19Twenty ApartmentsC1,C23BR,2BA$1.34
Emli at Pecan CreekB1SH2BR,2BA$1.30
Bella VistaB12BR,2BA$1.39
Struga Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.94
Bent Tree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06
301 E California St, Unit 203301 E California St2BR,1.5BA$1.13
CarismaA11BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 58 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, TX with pricing that ranges from $682 to $13,511. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $950 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gainesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gainesville ranges from $950 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,411.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gainesville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gainesville range from $1,395 to $2,966, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,749 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,999.

Expert Rental Resources

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.