
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL from $400 with Utilities Included (50 Rentals)
Apartments with Utilities Included.
Cheap Apartments in Gainesville.


Madison on 20th Apartments

Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult Community

Bentwood Apartments

Sweetwater on 16th

Brookwood Terrace

Creekwood Apartments
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Santa Fe Trace Apartments

Towne Parc Apartments

Sun Bay Apartments

Madison Cove Apartments

Country Village Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

Hunters Run

Mount Vernon Apartments

The Hammocks off 6th
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Eden Park at Ironwood

Treebecka Park

The Grande at Gainesville
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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 | $1,389 | $799 | $1,839 |
Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $600 | $2,790 |
Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $525 | $3,400 |
Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,481 | $579 | $3,200 |
Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,023 | $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
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 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 Countryside at the University, 2-302 which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $2,419.
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 5,359 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 $855 which is $1,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Written by: Brandie Parton
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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.