Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL from $400 (123 Rentals)

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property at 414 NE 5th Ave

414 NE 5th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

Cheapest Available Alachua County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alachua County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Countryside at the University, 2-302 in the Phoenix neighborhood priced from $550. 1125 SW 4th Ave in the Golfview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alachua County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Countryside at the University, 2-3021BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
1125 SW 4th Ave1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area1BR,$600
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$650
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$659
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$659
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$689
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$725
Student | Nine315x55BR,5BA$739
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio Premium RenovatedStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alachua County area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the in the Turkey Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $689. The second greatest value Alachua County apartment is the 5 BD Flat Model at Courtyards Student Apartments starting at $685 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alachua County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.53
Courtyards Student Apartments5 BD Flat5BR,1.5BA$0.53
The Metropolitan GainesvilleC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.82
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.57
The Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.91
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV32BR,2BA$0.74
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.88
The Landings2/2.5 Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.90
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$0.85
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alachua County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alachua County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alachua County is at The Hammocks By Butler listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alachua County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alachua County Apartment is $550 at Countryside at the University, 2-302.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alachua County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alachua County is starting from $725 at Windsor Hall.

What is the most affordable Alachua County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alachua County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Quarters Gainesville and starts from $640.

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