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300 Forrest Ave

GainesvilleGA30501
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Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Gainesville area of Gainesville, GA is a Studio unit found at Lofts on Jewell priced from $1,080. Sunrise Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gainesville apartments for rent in Gainesville, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts on JewellStudioStudio,1BA$1,080
Sunrise Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100
Towne Creek Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,102
Peaks at GainesvilleAZALEA1BR,1BA$1,174
MAA Lake LanierKent1BR,1BA$1,243

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, GA

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gainesville area is the $1.20 price per square foot Grantham Model at The Collection Flowerwood in the in the Downtown Gainesville neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Downtown Gainesville apartment is the Aberdeen Model at Tessa Shallowford Townhomes starting at $1,849 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown Gainesville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Collection FlowerwoodGrantham3BR,2.5BA$1.20
Tessa Shallowford TownhomesAberdeen2BR,2.5BA$1.37
Vista Ridge ApartmentsLake Haven 12BR,2BA$1.43
Century New HollandParis2BR,2BA$1.34
Sunrise Terrace2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
Peaks at GainesvilleAZALEA1BR,1BA$1.35
Allora GainesvilleA11BR,1BA$1.72
Prose GainesvilleA1-BC1BR,1BA$1.67
MAA Lake LanierKent1BR,1BA$1.66
Towne Creek Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, GA

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, GA

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Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, GA

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Getting Around the Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood in Gainesville, GA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal 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 Downtown Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Gainesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Gainesville is at Lofts on Jewell listed at $1,080.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment is $1,100 at Sunrise Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Gainesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Gainesville is starting from $1,256 at Towne Creek Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Downtown Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lanier Terrace and starts from $1,476.

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