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Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

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 $669. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1125 SW 4th Ave1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area1BR,$600
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$725
Student | Nine315x55BR,5BA$739
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, FL

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gainesville area is the $1.55 price per square foot Westin Quartz Model at Cobblestone in the in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood starting from $1,979. The second greatest value Downtown Gainesville apartment is the Parkside II Townhouse Model at Parkside Apartments II starting at $1,849 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
CobblestoneWestin Quartz2BR,2BA$1.55
Parkside Apartments IIParkside II Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.85
Oakbrook WalkOasis- BRAND NEW 2 bedroom, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.94
Hub Gainesville University4x2 A4BR,2BA$0.99
Sun Bay ApartmentsModel 2.12BR,1BA$1.11
Chelsea Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$1.72
Third Avenue Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.33
Sweetwater on 16th1BD/1BA -Small1BR,1BA$1.55
Towne Parc Apartments1BED 1BATH1BR,1BA$1.79
Frederick GardensOasis with Enhanced Finishes1BR,1BA$1.95

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Gainesville?

There are currently 182 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, FL with pricing that ranges from $589 to $5,309. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Gainesville ranging from $1,000 to $7,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Gainesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Gainesville ranges from $1,000 to $7,650 with an average monthly rent of $3,002.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Gainesville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Gainesville range from $599 to $2,511, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,999 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $589.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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