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Gainesville, FL 32653
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Pricing Updated: 02/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, FL area range in price from $489 to $6,393 with an overall median price of $1,649. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Phoenix at $510, Mill Pond at $535, and Sugarfoot at $535. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Phoenix$1,294$5103375
Mill Pond$1,310$5355185
Sugarfoot$1,315$5356109
Palm Terrace$1,429$6493776
Golfview$1,519$53518009
Innovation District$1,525$5896167
Northwest Gainesville$1,525$48925818
University Park$1,525$58910333
Duckpond$1,539$59915761
Gateway Park$1,539$59911557

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Countryside at the University, 2-3021BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
BLVD GainesvilleU- D2 - 4x34BR,3BA$600
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$649
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$650
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
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Interior Platinum2BR,2BA$799
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL

As of February 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3x3 Standard Model at Canopy in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $854. The second greatest value Gainesville 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 Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canopy3x3 Standard3BR,3BA$0.65
Courtyards Student Apartments5 BD Flat5BR,1.5BA$0.53
The Metropolitan GainesvilleC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.82
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.57
BLVD GainesvilleR - C1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.70
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.87
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV32BR,2BA$0.74
Museum Walk2-2e2BR,2BA$0.88
The Landings2/2.5 Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.90
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.83

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Gainesville Overview

Folks that are looking for apartments in Gainesville, FL can choose bustling, larger communities near the University of Florida campus, or choose smaller, quieter buildings downtown or in the outer neighborhoods. Gainesville has all the amenities you look for in a larger university city, but encased in a small geographic area with an extensive transit system that makes it easy to get around.

Why live in Gainesville, FL?

With its blend of big university life, a thriving downtown and slower-paced historical neighborhoods, Gainesville has a little something for everyone. People can step out of their apartments in Gainesville and find themselves a short trip away from major college sports, great food or a night of theater.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gainesville, FL

Ranked #6

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gainesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gainesville is at The Hammocks By Butler listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gainesville Apartment?

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

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

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

What is the most affordable Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lux 13 and starts from $649.

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