Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Alachua, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Alachua

$2,450/mo

increased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Alachua is $2,450 per month as of July 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $505 more per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Alachua

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Alachua rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Alachua, FL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Alachua, FL

Average rent prices in Alachua have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 31% 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 $1,991, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Alachua run $1,991 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,770

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,055

No Change

25%

3 bedroom

$2,197

3%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,950

2%

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,770

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,055

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,197

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

36%

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$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,225
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alachua, FL is 10% higher than the median rent in Archer, FL.

Discover rentals in Alachua, FL

13323 Nw 157th Ave - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alachua

Single Family Residence - ALACHUA, FL

13323 Nw 157th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

House for rent

13625 Nw 141st Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alachua

Single Family Residence - ALACHUA, FL

13625 Nw 141st Pl, Alachua, FL 32615

4 beds

2 baths

$1,950

House for rent

11507 Nw 74th Ter - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Alachua

Single Family Residence - ALACHUA, FL

11507 Nw 74th Ter, Alachua, FL 32615

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

House for rent

12453 Nw 137th Ter #1 - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

House for rent in Alachua

12453 NW 137th Ter - 1

12453 Nw 137th Ter #1, Alachua, FL 32615

4 beds

3 baths

$2,450

House for rent

Available Aug 14

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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 $2,450 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Alachua?

Average rent prices in Alachua have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 31% since last year.

How does Alachua rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Alachua is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 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 $98,000/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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