
Cheap Homes for Rent in Gainesville, TX from $400 (14 Rentals)
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307 Depot St

813 N Commerce St

19017-19023 Cabo Way
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19148-19162 Cabo Way

407 W Main St

19052-19058 Cabo Way

19161-19175 Cabo Way

209 S Jordan St

115 Buchanan St

2300 N Friendship Rd

204 E Main St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Gainesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gainesville 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,570 | $1,350 | $1,995 |
Gainesville 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,040 | $1,145 | $3,800 |
Gainesville 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,152 | $1,800 | $6,500 |
Gainesville 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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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. Sequoia Park 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Emerald Lane | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Sequoia Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
19Twenty Apartments | A1 A7 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Cooper Denton | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $968 |
The Village Residences | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, TX
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.46 price per square foot 4231 Model at The Residences at Rayzor Ranch in the in the University Park neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the Unit 1 Model at 1500 N Ruddell St starting at $750 with a $0.41 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Residences at Rayzor Ranch | 4231 | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.46 |
1500 N Ruddell St | Unit 1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.41 |
Beall Way | Maple | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
19Twenty Apartments | C1,C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Struga Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Hightone | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Pearl on University | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Emerald Lane | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Carisma | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Cornerstone Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?
There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, TX with pricing that ranges from $949 to $3,513. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $499 to $6,500.
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 $499 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,782.
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 $1,430 to $3,248, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,145 to $3,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.
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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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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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Written by: Marie Brown
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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.

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.