Cheap Homes for Rent in South Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (94 Rentals)

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property at 4000 SW 23rd St

4000 SW 23rd St

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property at 2490 SW 14th Dr

2490 SW 14th Dr

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property at 2626 SW 31st Pl

2626 SW 31st Pl

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property at 111 SE 16th Ave

111 SE 16th Ave

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3705 SW 27th St

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Countryside at the University, 2-3021BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$550
1125 SW 4th Ave1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area1BR,$600
The Quarters GainesvilleU- D2 - 4x34BR,3BA$600
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$650
Lux 13Geneva3BR,2BA$659
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$669
The Crossing at Santa Fe3/3 Jewel Quartz3BR,3BA$689
Windsor HallDouble Joint Bath2BR,2BA$725
Student | Nine315x55BR,5BA$739
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio Premium RenovatedStudio,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Gainesville, FL

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Gainesville area is the $0.52 price per square foot R - D1 - 4x4 Model at The Quarters Gainesville in the in the West Gainesville neighborhood starting from $730. 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.
The Quarters GainesvilleR - D1 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.52
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 Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.90
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV32BR,2BA$0.74
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.89
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$0.85
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in South Gainesville?

There are currently 580 Apartments for Rent in South Gainesville, FL with pricing that ranges from $494 to $5,309. There are also 279 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Gainesville ranging from $550 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Gainesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Gainesville ranges from $550 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,922.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Gainesville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Gainesville range from $584 to $3,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,288 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $494.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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