Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (114 Rentals)

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414 NE 5th Ave

GainesvilleFL32601

South Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Gainesville area of Gainesville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Countryside at the University, 2-302 priced from $550. The Quarters Gainesville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable South Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Countryside at the University, 2-3021BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
The Quarters GainesvilleU- D2 - 4x34BR,3BA$600
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$650
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$659
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$659
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$689
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$725
Student | Nine315x55BR,5BA$739
Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult CommunityGator I1BR,1BA$745
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gainesville, FL

As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Gainesville area is the $0.65 price per square foot 3x3 Standard Model at Canopy in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $854. The second greatest value South Gainesville apartment is the 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe starting at $689 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Turkey Creek Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canopy3x3 Standard3BR,3BA$0.65
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 Quarters GainesvilleR - C1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.70
The Enclave2-2UP2BR,2BA$0.87
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV32BR,2BA$0.74
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.88
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.83

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South Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Gainesville, FL. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the South Gainesville Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Gainesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Gainesville is at The Hammocks By Butler listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Gainesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Gainesville Apartment is $550 at Countryside at the University, 2-302.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Gainesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Gainesville is starting from $725 at Windsor Hall.

What is the most affordable South Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lux 13 and starts from $659.

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