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property at 3600 SW 19th Ave

3600 SW 19th Ave

GainesvilleFL32607
property at 1242 NW 14th Ave

1242 NW 14th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601
property at 1700 SW 16th Ct

1700 SW 16th Ct

GainesvilleFL32608
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Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, FL

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, FL area range in price from $484 to $5,309 with an overall median price of $2,413. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Phoenix at $510, Sugarfoot at $525, and Mill Pond 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$1,259$510278
Sugarfoot$1,293$525329
Mill Pond$1,295$535261
Palm Terrace$1,460$634128
West Gainesville$1,530$525493
Duval Heights$1,550$634114
Oakview$1,550$634261
Highland Court Manor$1,674$634209
Kensington Park$1,688$48485
Libby Heights$1,710$535185

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. 1125 SW 4th Ave in the Golfview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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
1125 SW 4th Ave1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area1BR,$600
The Quarters GainesvilleU- D2 - 4x34BR,3BA$600
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$650
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$669
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$669
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$699
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$725
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave5x5 TH A5BR,5BA$730
Student | Nine315x55BR,5BA$739

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $0.44 price per square foot 4x4 Platinum Model at Cabana Beach Gainesville in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $639. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the R - D1 - 4x4 Model at The Quarters Gainesville starting at $730 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the West Gainesville 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.
Cabana Beach Gainesville4x4 Platinum4BR,4BA$0.44
The Quarters GainesvilleR - D1 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.52
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$0.53
Courtyards Student Apartments5 BD Flat5BR,1.5BA$0.53
The Metropolitan GainesvilleC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.82
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.57
The Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.90
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV32BR,2BA$0.74
The Landings2/2.5 Upgrade2BR,2.5BA$0.90
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 613 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, FL with pricing that ranges from $484 to $5,309. There are also 311 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $550 to $7,650.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gainesville ranges from $550 to $7,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,900.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gainesville range from $579 to $3,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,345 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $484.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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