Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Alachua, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Alachua

$2,100/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Alachua is $2,100 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Alachua

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Alachua rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Alachua, FL

Average rent prices in Alachua have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Alachua, FL

Rent prices in Alachua vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alachua is $2,095, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Alachua run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,891

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,130

3%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,150

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,800

2%

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,891

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,130

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Alachua, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Alachua, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Alachua and Archer by all bedroom counts and property types.

Alachua

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alachua, FL is 17% higher than the median rent in Archer, FL.

Discover rentals in Alachua, FL

15615 Nw 138th Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alachua

Single Family Residence - ALACHUA, FL

15615 Nw 138th Dr, Alachua, FL 32615

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

House for rent

10727 Nw 65th Way #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Alachua

10727 NW 65 Way - 1

10727 Nw 65th Way #1, Alachua, FL 32615

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

$1,700

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 14

13625 Nw 141st Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alachua

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Alachua, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Alachua rental market.

How much is rent in Alachua?

The average rent in Alachua is $2,100 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Alachua?

Average rent prices in Alachua have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Alachua rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Alachua is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Alachua?

To comfortably afford rent in Alachua, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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