
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $525 (62 Rentals)


1947-1949 NE 16th Way

6417 SW 9th Ave

Student | Nine31

828 SW 63rd Terrace

Madison on 20th Apartments

1030 NE 9th St

717 SW 68th Terrace
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5821 NW 23rd Terrace

3230 SW 25 Way

2626 SW 31st Pl

Madison Cove Apartments

2511 NW 6th St

Santa Fe Trace Apartments

Third Avenue Apartments

914 SW 59 Terrace

Creekwood Apartments

7420 SW 42nd Pl
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Eden Park at Ironwood

1404 SW 42nd St

Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult Community

928 SW 60 Terrace

Bentwood Apartments

The Hammocks Off Newberry

Gardenview Apartments

206 NE 42 Pl

3209 SW 25th Dr

2616 SW 4th Pl
Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gainesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Gainesville Studio Apartments | $1,366 | $799 | $1,839 |
Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,405 | $600 | $2,790 |
Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $525 | $3,400 |
Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $579 | $3,200 |
Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,010 | $484 | $2,800 |
Gainesville 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $730 | $4,700 |
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Getting Around Gainesville, FL
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
71 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gainesville is under $739.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Windsor Hall which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $2,416.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gainesville?
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 5,297 regular apartments in Gainesville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gainesville?
Cheap apartments in Gainesville have an average cost of $852 which is $1,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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