Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Average rent in
Gainesville, FL

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gainesville, FL is $1,625. This is -14%, or $275, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,625

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

694

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gainesville, FL is $1,625. This is -14%, or $275, lower than the national average.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
41%
34%
14%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

61%
39%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Gainesville, FL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Gainesville, FL have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 5% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Gainesville, FL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Gainesville, FL is $1,496. A 1-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL costs about $1,270 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,487. Houses for rent in Gainesville, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,450

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,050

7%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,850

6%

23%

Studio

$1,200

8%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

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.

Compare rent prices in Gainesville, FL to other cities

Median rent prices in Gainesville, FL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alachua, FL.

Gainesville

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, FL is 25% lower than the median rent in Alachua, FL.

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Cost of living in
Gainesville, FL

The overall cost of living in Gainesville, FL is 5% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% lower

Groceries

6% lower

Health

5% lower

Housing

3% lower

Transportation

8% lower

Utilities

5% lower

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Discover rentals in Gainesville, FL

University Commons - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

University Commons

2601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

4 beds

2 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

3800 Sw 20th Ave #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gainesville

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3800 Sw 20th Ave #204, Gainesville, FL 32607

4 beds

4 baths

$500

Condo for rent

Bella Vista Village - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Bella Vista Village

110 Nw 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$539–$850

Apartment for rent

University Terrace West, 605 - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

7.4

Very good

University Terrace West, 605

3800 Sw 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Countryside at the University, Male 1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Gainesville

Countryside at the University, Male 1

4000 Sw 23rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

University Terrace Gainesville, 206 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

University Terrace Gainesville, 206

3921 Sw 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Eagle Point Villas - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.7

Good

Eagle Point Villas

9003 Northwest 18th Place, Gainesville, FL 32606

3 beds

2 baths

$600–$2,190

House for rent

Windsor Park 1212 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Windsor Park 1212

3705 Sw 27th St, Gainesville, FL 32608

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent