
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (114 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Gainesville area of Gainesville.


Student | Nine31

5507 SE Hawthorne Rd

The Hammocks By Butler

The Trails

719 SW 70th Terrace

509 NW 19th Ln

115 NE 9th St

Madison on 20th Apartments

College Manor

Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult Community

Bentwood Apartments

Third Avenue Apartments

Hamlet Cove

Sweetwater on 16th

Brookwood Terrace

213 NW 29th St

1236 NW 14th Ave, Unit 1236 B

Liv Apartments

Archer Court

Santa Fe Trace Apartments

914 SW 8th Ave

828 SW 63rd Terrace

Whisperwood Apartments

Sun Bay Apartments

Hickory Place

4131-4133 NW 7th St

Gardenview Apartments

6826 SW 4th Pl

717 SW 68th Terrace

Hidden Village

Camelot Apartments

414 NE 5th Ave

Madison Cove Apartments

The Hammocks on 20th

The Grande at Gainesville

The Hammocks Off Newberry

The Hammocks off 6th

Frederick Gardens

Williamsburg Village Apartments

Country Village Apartments

3506 NW 21st St

1112 SW 4th Ave
South Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Gainesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Gainesville Studio Apartments | $1,425 | $849 | $1,839 |
South Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $775 | $2,790 |
South Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $689 | $3,591 |
South Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $569 | $6,628 |
South Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $973 | $494 | $2,507 |
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There are currently 114 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Countryside at the University, 2-302 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
The Quarters Gainesville | U- D2 - 4x3 | 4BR,3BA | $600 |
On20 Apartments | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $650 |
Hideaway Gainesville | 3B3BP-3 | 3BR,3BA | $659 |
Lux 13 | Geneva | 3BR,2BA | $659 |
The Crossing at Santa Fe | 3/3 Jewel Quartz | 3BR,3BA | $689 |
Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
Student | Nine31 | 5x5 | 5BR,5BA | $739 |
Arbours at Tumblin Creek - Active 55+ Adult Community | Gator I | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
Museum Walk | 3-3w | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Canopy | 3x3 Standard | 3BR,3BA | $0.65 |
The Crossing at Santa Fe | 3/3 Jewel Quartz | 3BR,3BA | $0.53 |
Courtyards Student Apartments | 5 BD Flat | 5BR,1.5BA | $0.53 |
The Metropolitan Gainesville | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.82 |
University Commons | 2/1 Suite | 2BR,1BA | $0.57 |
The Quarters Gainesville | R - C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.70 |
The Enclave | 2-2UP | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
Hideaway Gainesville | 2B2BP-PV3 | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Museum Walk | 2-2up | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Varsity House Gainesville | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.83 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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