Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Piedmont South area of Gainesville.
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont South Studio Apartments | $2,639 | $2,639 | $2,639 |
| Piedmont South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $1,756 | $2,554 |
| Piedmont South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $2,104 | $2,966 |
| Piedmont South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $2,420 | $3,476 |
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Write a Review| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Pointe | The Morgan | 1BR,1BA | $1,756 |
| SomerHill Farms Apartments | Chelsea | 2BR,2BA | $2,910 |
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont South area is the $2.62 price per square foot Chelsea Model at SomerHill Farms Apartments in the in the Westmarket Towns neighborhood starting from $2,910. The second greatest value Piedmont South apartment is the The Morgan Model at Somerset Pointe starting at $1,756 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Westmarket Towns neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Piedmont South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SomerHill Farms Apartments | Chelsea | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| Somerset Pointe | The Morgan | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
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 2 regular apartments in Piedmont South that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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