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Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Gainesville, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Gainesville rent stands today
Gainesville, FL rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. Renters are paying $38 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb from the recent trough in early 2025.
Compared to national trends
Gainesville sits 18.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters with 604 total rentals across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Gainesville run around $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,450/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,075/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month, providing a wide range of options for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Sugarfoot rents fell 51.7% year over year to $1,328/month, and Black Acres dropped 50.4% to $1,339/month, both well below the citywide 2.1% rise. Meanwhile, Pleasant Street rents climbed 36.7% to $2,050/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Gainesville
$1,595/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,595 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gainesville
604
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gainesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gainesville, FL
Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Gainesville, FL
Rent prices in Gainesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,346, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,329.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 |  4% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,075 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 4% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Duckpond | $1,550 | |
Duval Eagle Eyes Crime Watch | $1,675 | |
Fifth Avenue | $1,389 | |
Mill Pond | $1,500 | |
Northeast Neighbors | $1,400 | |
Phoenix | $1,250 | |
Pleasant Street | $2,050 | |
Springhill | $1,469 | |
Stephen Foster | $1,747 | |
University Park | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,346 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,485 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,239 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
University Park
Average rent
$2,000
Fifth Avenue
Average rent
$1,389
Pleasant Street
Average rent
$2,050
Duckpond
Average rent
$1,550
Stephen Foster
Average rent
$1,747
Duval Eagle Eyes Crime Watch
Average rent
$1,675
Springhill
Average rent
$1,469
Mill Pond
Average rent
$1,500
Phoenix
Average rent
$1,250
Northeast Neighbors
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,346
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,485
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,239
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gainesville and Alachua by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gainesville
18%lower than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, FL is 31% lower than the median rent in Alachua, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,300
10%$1,991
17%$2,475
32%$950
12%$1,560
2%$1,650
3%$1,550
33%$2,261
2%$1,699
4%$1,400
8%$1,400
$2,200
98%Cost of living in Gainesville, FL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 11% higher |
| Transportation | 6% higher |
| Utilities | 4% lower |
Discover rentals in Gainesville, FL
4d ago
2601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gainesville
2601 Sw Archer Rd #203, Gainesville, FL 32608
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Condo for rent
12h ago
4000 Sw 23rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3800 Sw 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
413 Sw 97th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32607
5 beds
4.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
5 beds
5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
11121 Nw 15th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,750
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,626
$5,452
Price drop
Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
5900 Sw 76th Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,634–$2,550
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
7400 Sw 13th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,439–$2,155
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
6499 Sw 44th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,125–$2,675
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4802 Sw 34th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,544–$2,687
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
321 Nw 21st Ln, Gainesville, FL 32609
1 bed
1 bath
$1,024–$1,199
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7301 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,098–$1,228
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3316 Sw 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
1 bed
1 bath
$1,129
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3916 Sw 19th St #NA, Gainesville, FL 32608
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1h ago
Verified
5900 Sw 76th Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,634–$2,550
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
7400 Sw 13th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,439–$2,155
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
6499 Sw 44th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,125–$2,675
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
4802 Sw 34th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,544–$2,687
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gainesville, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Gainesville rental market.
How much is rent in Gainesville?
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,595 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gainesville?
Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Gainesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gainesville is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gainesville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Phoenix ($1,250/mo), Fifth Avenue ($1,389/mo), and Northeast Neighbors ($1,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gainesville?
To comfortably afford rent in Gainesville, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gainesville?
Gainesville's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 per month. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's diverse rental inventory.
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).