
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (116 Rentals)
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4000 SW 23rd St, Unit 1-201

Student | Nine31

5507 SE Hawthorne Rd

The Hammocks By Butler

The Trails

719 SW 70th Terrace

6826 SW 4th Pl

509 NW 19th Ln

115 NE 9th St

6735 SW 4th Pl

Madison on 20th Apartments

College Manor

Bentwood Apartments

Brookwood Terrace

213 NW 29th St

1236 NW 14th Ave, Unit 1236 B

Hamlet Cove

Sweetwater on 16th

Hickory Place

Liv Apartments

Archer Court

Third Avenue Apartments

Santa Fe Trace Apartments

914 SW 8th Ave

828 SW 63rd Terrace

Sun Bay Apartments

4131-4133 NW 7th St

Gardenview Apartments

717 SW 68th Terrace

Hidden Village

Camelot Apartments

414 NE 5th Ave

Madison Cove Apartments

The Grande at Gainesville

The Hammocks on 20th

The Hammocks off 6th

The Hammocks Off Newberry

Williamsburg Village Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

Country Village Apartments

3506 NW 21st St

Hunters Run

Mount Vernon Apartments
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 | $1,391 | $799 | $1,839 |
South Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $600 | $2,790 |
South Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $689 | $3,622 |
South Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $574 | $6,689 |
South Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $494 | $2,556 |
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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. 1125 SW 4th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 |
1125 SW 4th Ave | 1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area | 1BR, | $600 |
On20 Apartments | D1 | 4BR,4BA | $650 |
Lux 13 | Geneva | 3BR,2BA | $659 |
Hideaway Gainesville | 3B3BP-3 | 3BR,3BA | $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 |
The Hammocks By Butler | Studio Premium Renovated | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gainesville, FL
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Gainesville area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe in the in the Turkey Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $689. The second greatest value South Gainesville 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 South Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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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 Enclave | 2-2u | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
Hideaway Gainesville | 2B2BP-PV3 | 2BR,2BA | $0.74 |
Museum Walk | 2-2up | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
The Landings | 2/2.5 Upgrade | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.90 |
Cabana Beach Gainesville | 2x2 Split Platinum | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
Varsity House Gainesville | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
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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 a cheap apartment in South Gainesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Gainesville is under $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in South Gainesville is Countryside at the University, 2-302 which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in South Gainesville costs $1,525.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Gainesville?
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 600 regular apartments in South Gainesville 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 South Gainesville?
Cheap apartments in South Gainesville have an average cost of $904 which is $621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Gainesville.
Expert Rental Resources
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