Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Gainesville Neighborhood of Gainesville, GA from $1,100 (3 Rentals)

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Downtown Gainesville, Gainesville, GA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, GA

As of May 11, 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 $1,899 with a $1.40 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$1.40
Peaks at GainesvilleDAHLIA3BR,2BA$1.31
Vista Ridge ApartmentsLake Haven 12BR,2BA$1.43
Towne Creek Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$1.56
Allora GainesvilleA11BR,1BA$1.69
Prose GainesvilleA1-BC1BR,1BA$1.69
Sunrise Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50
Century New HollandAthens1BR,1BA$1.80
MAA Lake LanierOutrigger1BR,1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Gainesville?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gainesville, GA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $4,448. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Gainesville ranging from $1,150 to $2,100.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Gainesville ranges from $1,150 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,697.

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