Micanopy is a town in Alachua County, Florida, south of Gainesville, Florida. The population was 653 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 652. The old town of Micanopy is an historic district, and contains a number of antique stores, as well as a large used book store and a couple of restaurants. Micanopy apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Micanopy apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.