
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (16 Rentals)
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509 NW 19th Ln

115 NE 9th St

120 SE 7th St

Sweetwater on 16th

914 SW 8th Ave
Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Gainesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Gainesville Studio Apartments | $1,501 | $1,075 | $1,839 |
Downtown Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $600 | $1,949 |
Downtown Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $725 | $2,452 |
Downtown Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,088 | $599 | $2,538 |
Downtown Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $983 | $589 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Gainesville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Gainesville area of Gainesville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1125 SW 4th Ave priced from $600. Lux 13 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1125 SW 4th Ave | 1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area | 1BR, | $600 |
Lux 13 | Geneva | 3BR,2BA | $659 |
Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
Student | Nine31 | 5x5 | 5BR,5BA | $739 |
Sweetwater on 16th | 1BD/1BA -Small | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, FL
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gainesville area is the $0.20 price per square foot Bedroom Model at 816 SW 9th St in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Downtown Gainesville apartment is the Westin Quartz Model at Cobblestone starting at $1,974 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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816 SW 9th St | Bedroom | 1BR,0.5BA | $0.20 |
Cobblestone | Westin Quartz | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Square One Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
Parkside Apartments II | Parkside II Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.85 |
Oakbrook Walk | Oasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
Hub Gainesville University | 4x2 A | 4BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Chelsea Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Third Avenue Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Sun Bay Apartments | Model 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Sweetwater on 16th | 1BD/1BA -Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL
Ranked #19
Among neighborhoods in Gainesville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
98 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
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 Downtown Gainesville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Gainesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Gainesville is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Gainesville is 1125 SW 4th Ave which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Downtown Gainesville costs $5,309.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 76 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Gainesville?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Gainesville have an average cost of $1,403 which is $3,906 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Gainesville.
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