Cheap Homes for Rent in Alachua County, FL from $500 (80 Rentals)

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property at 4000 SW 23rd St

4000 SW 23rd St

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 2626 SW 31st Pl

2626 SW 31st Pl

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 1242 NW 14th Ave

1242 NW 14th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 3642 NW 7th Pl

3642 NW 7th Pl

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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
Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult CommunityGator I1BR,1BA$745
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL

As of March 21, 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
Hub Gainesville University4x2 A4BR,2BA$0.99
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84

Frequently Asked Questions about Alachua County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alachua County?

There are currently 634 Apartments for Rent in Alachua County, FL with pricing that ranges from $494 to $6,723. There are also 322 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alachua County ranging from $550 to $6,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alachua County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alachua County ranges from $550 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,929.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alachua County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alachua County range from $574 to $6,723, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,288 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $494.

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