Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 1, 2025

Average rent in
Gainesville, FL

Last updated on October 1, 2025

Last updated on October 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gainesville, FL is $1,549. This is -22%, or $425, lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,549

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

549

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gainesville, FL is $1,549. This is -22%, or $425, lower than the national average.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
46%
32%
13%
6%
$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 1% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,468. A 1-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL costs about $1,150 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,446. Houses for rent in Gainesville, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,100

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,950

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,778

4%

9%

Studio

$1,497

7%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,778

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

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$1,549
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by14%

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.

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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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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

University Terrace West, 605 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

University Terrace West, 605

3800 Sw 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

1 bed

1 bath

$550

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University Commons J337 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

University Commons J337

2601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

4 beds

2 baths

$550

Condo for rent

Countryside 6-308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

Countryside 6-308

4000 Sw 23rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

University Terrace Gainesville, 206 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

University Terrace Gainesville, 206

3921 Sw 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Windsor Park 1212 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

Windsor Park 1212

3705 Sw 27th St, Gainesville, FL 32608

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

407 SW 7th Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.7

Good

407 SW 7th Pl

407 Sw 7th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32601

4 beds

4 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

Courtyards Student Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

7

Very good

Courtyards Student Apartments

1231 Sw 3rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

2–5 beds

1 bath

$685–$925

Apartment for rent