
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the University Heights South area of Gainesville.


College Manor

Sweetwater on 16th

914 SW 8th Ave

Sun Bay Apartments

Towne Parc Apartments

414 NE 5th Ave

Frederick Gardens

Williamsburg Village Apartments

Arbor Park

Arlington Square

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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Heights South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Heights South Studio Apartments | $1,478 | $914 | $1,839 |
University Heights South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,260 | $600 | $2,000 |
University Heights South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $725 | $3,400 |
University Heights South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $599 | $3,200 |
University Heights South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,035 | $589 | $2,800 |
University Heights South 5 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $739 | $4,700 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University Heights South Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL.
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Cheapest Available University Heights South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights South area of Gainesville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 1125 SW 4th Ave priced from $600. Lux 13 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable University Heights South apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1125 SW 4th Ave | 1 Bedroom w/ Shared Common Area | 1BR, | $600 |
Lux 13 | Geneva | 3BR,2BA | $659 |
Windsor Hall | Double Joint Bath | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
Student | Nine31 | 5x5 | 5BR,5BA | $739 |
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave | 4x3 B | 4BR,3BA | $860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights South, FL
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Heights South area is the $0.53 price per square foot 5 BD Flat Model at Courtyards Student Apartments in the in the Golfview neighborhood starting from $685. The second greatest value University Heights South apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Model at Square One Apartment Homes starting at $1,395 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Highland Court Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Courtyards Student Apartments | 5 BD Flat | 5BR,1.5BA | $0.53 |
Square One Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
Williamsburg Village Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Hub Gainesville University | 4x2 A | 4BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Chelsea Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Sun Bay Apartments | Model 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
The Commons | One Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Arbor Park | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Sweetwater on 16th | 1BD/1BA -Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Hub Gainesville 3rd Ave | Super Murphy A | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUniversity Heights South, Gainesville, FL
Ranked #12
Among neighborhoods in Gainesville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the University Heights South Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Heights South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Heights South is under $1,055.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Heights South?
The cheapest apartment in University Heights South is 1125 SW 4th Ave which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in University Heights South costs $3,029.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Heights South?
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 313 regular apartments in University Heights South 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 University Heights South?
Cheap apartments in University Heights South have an average cost of $1,185 which is $1,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Heights South.
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