Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Phoenix Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (25 Rentals)

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4000 SW 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4000 SW 23rd St

4000 SW 23rd StGainesville, FL 32608
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4000 SW 23rd St

GainesvilleFL32608
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The Oasis Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oasis Apartments

3436 SW 42nd AveGainesville, FL 32608
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Arbor Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Apartments

2335 SW 35th PlGainesville, FL 32608
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Bridgelight Townhomes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgelight Townhomes

3006 SW 23rd StGainesville, FL 32608
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Southwood
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood

3904 SW 26th DrGainesville, FL 32608
property at 2626 SW 31st Pl

2626 SW 31st Pl

GainesvilleFL32608

Phoenix, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Phoenix Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Phoenix area of Gainesville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Countryside at the University, 2-302 priced from $550. On20 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Phoenix apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Countryside at the University, 2-3021BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$650
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$659
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$799
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Phoenix, FL

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Phoenix area is the $0.57 price per square foot 2/1 Suite Model at University Commons in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $699. The second greatest value Phoenix apartment is the 2-2u Model at The Enclave starting at $979 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Golfview neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Phoenix apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.57
The Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.91
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV32BR,2BA$0.74
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.88
Arbor Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.32
Spanish TraceThe Barcelona with Premium Finishes2BR,1BA$1.39
Williamsburg Village Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.26
Lexington Crossing2-2f2BR,2BA$1.12
3220 SW 25th Dr, Unit 13220 SW 25th Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.39
Hunters Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Phoenix, Gainesville, FL

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Among neighborhoods in Gainesville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Gainesville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Phoenix Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Phoenix?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Phoenix is under $1,010.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Phoenix?

The cheapest apartment in Phoenix is Countryside at the University, 2-302 which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Phoenix costs $1,437.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Phoenix?

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 1,931 regular apartments in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

Cheap apartments in Phoenix have an average cost of $481 which is $956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Phoenix.

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