
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Innovation District Gainesville, FL from $500 (11 Rentals)
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Innovation District, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Innovation District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Innovation District Studio Apartments | $1,361 | $899 | $1,839 |
Innovation District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $600 | $1,949 |
Innovation District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $725 | $2,595 |
Innovation District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $599 | $2,275 |
Innovation District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $984 | $589 | $2,800 |
Innovation District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $739 | $4,700 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Innovation District Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Innovation District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Innovation District 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 Innovation District 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 | $669 |
Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
College Manor | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Sweetwater on 16th | 1BD/1BA -Small | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Innovation District, FL
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Innovation District area is the $2.20 price per square foot 5 Beds, 4 baths Model at 816 Sw 9th St in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Innovation District 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 Innovation District 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 | 5 Beds, 4 baths | 5BR,4BA | $2.20 |
Courtyards Student Apartments | 5 BD Flat | 5BR,1.5BA | $0.53 |
Square One Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Anthem House | The Petty | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
RISE 34th | Gemini | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Parkside Apartments II | Parkside II Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.85 |
Hub Gainesville University | 4x2 A | 4BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Sweetwater on 16th | 1BD/1BA -Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Towne Parc Apartments | 1BED 1BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Camelot Apartments | 1/1 Village | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleInnovation District, Gainesville, FL
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Among neighborhoods in Gainesville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Innovation District Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
96 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Innovation District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Innovation District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Innovation District is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Innovation District?
The cheapest apartment in Innovation District is 1125 SW 4th Ave which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Innovation District costs $3,004.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Innovation District?
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 125 regular apartments in Innovation District 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 Innovation District?
Cheap apartments in Innovation District have an average cost of $1,265 which is $1,739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Innovation District.
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