Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $500 (42 Rentals)

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property at 3705 SW 27th St

3705 SW 27th St

GainesvilleFL32608

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property at 2626 SW 31st Pl

2626 SW 31st Pl

GainesvilleFL32608
property at 3230 SW 25 Way

3230 SW 25 Way

GainesvilleFL32608
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The Oasis Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oasis Apartments

3436 SW 42nd AveGainesville, FL 32608
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Tower Oaks Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tower Oaks Glen

6900 SW 21st LnGainesville, FL 32607
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629 SW 68th Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

629 SW 68th Terrace

629 SW 68th TerGainesville, FL 32607
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Harbor Cove
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Cove

6815 W University AveGainesville, FL 32607
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Hammocks at Camelot
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hammocks at Camelot

328 SW 34th StGainesville, FL 32607
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510 SW 69th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

510 SW 69th St

510 SW 69th StGainesville, FL 32607
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Southwood
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southwood

3904 SW 26th DrGainesville, FL 32608
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West Gainesville, Gainesville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Gainesville area of Gainesville, FL is a 4 Beds unit found at The Quarters Gainesville priced from $600. On20 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable West Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Quarters GainesvilleU- D2 - 4x34BR,3BA$600
On20 ApartmentsD14BR,4BA$650
Hideaway Gainesville3B3BP-33BR,3BA$669
Museum Walk3-3w3BR,3BA$799
The Hammocks By ButlerStudio Premium RenovatedStudio,1BA$799
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$824
629 SW 68th Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
The Trails0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
Holly Heights1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
Bentwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Gainesville, FL

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Gainesville area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2555 SW 76th St Model at 2555 SW 76th St in the in the Mill Pond neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value West Gainesville apartment is the R - D1 - 4x4 Model at The Quarters Gainesville starting at $730 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the West Gainesville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2555 SW 76th St2555 SW 76th St2BR,2BA$1.00
The Quarters GainesvilleR - D1 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.52
University Commons2/1 Suite2BR,1BA$0.57
The Enclave2-2u2BR,2BA$0.90
Hideaway Gainesville2B2BP-PV32BR,2BA$0.74
Museum Walk2-2up2BR,2BA$0.90
RISE 34thGemini2BR,2BA$1.02
Cabana Beach Gainesville2x2 Split Platinum2BR,2BA$0.85
Varsity House Gainesville2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.84
Canopy Apartments2x2 Standard2BR,2BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Gainesville, Gainesville, FL

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Gainesville. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, 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 West Gainesville Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

65 / 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 West Gainesville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Gainesville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Gainesville is under $940.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in West Gainesville is 629 SW 68th Terrace which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in West Gainesville costs $1,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 243 regular apartments in West 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 West Gainesville?

Cheap apartments in West Gainesville have an average cost of $415 which is $1,085 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Gainesville.

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