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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Gainesville, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Gainesville rent stands today
Gainesville, FL rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters are paying $28 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Gainesville is 19.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 483 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,030/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,500/month in Gainesville. The bedroom mix is led by 2-bedrooms, which make up 42.8% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Sugarfoot rents fell 52.8% year over year to $1,250/month, and Golfview dropped 51.5% to $1,298/month, contrasting with the broadly flat citywide market. Oakview and Grove Street saw rises of 65.9% and 50.0%, respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Gainesville
$1,550/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $375 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gainesville
483
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gainesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gainesville, FL
Average rent prices in Gainesville have remained the same 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,030 | 9% |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 8% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Duckpond | $1,312 | |
Duval Eagle Eyes Crime Watch | $1,395 | |
Fifth Avenue | $1,469 | |
Gateway Park | $1,300 | |
Mill Pond | $1,325 | |
Oakview | $1,409 | |
Phoenix | $1,350 | |
Pleasant Street | $1,519 | |
Stephen Foster | $1,519 | |
University Park | $1,745 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,412 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,239 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,030
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
17%
University Park
Average rent
$1,745
Fifth Avenue
Average rent
$1,469
Duckpond
Average rent
$1,312
Duval Eagle Eyes Crime Watch
Average rent
$1,395
Pleasant Street
Average rent
$1,519
Stephen Foster
Average rent
$1,519
Mill Pond
Average rent
$1,325
Phoenix
Average rent
$1,350
Oakview
Average rent
$1,409
Gateway Park
Average rent
$1,300
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,239
Last 30 days
3%
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
19%lower than the national median
9%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, FL is 26% lower than the median rent in Alachua, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
9%$2,200
16%$2,300
47%$1,010
23%$1,569
1%$1,500
8%$1,400
52%$2,350
1%$1,697
3%$1,569
39%$1,395
12%$1,900
34%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
5d+ ago
Duckpond apartment for rent in Gainesville
618 Ne 2nd St #A, Gainesville, FL 32601
Studio
0 baths
$300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
11h ago
2601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gainesville
3800 Sw 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
4 beds
4 baths
$500
Condo 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
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
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$5,624
House for rent
5d+ ago
Grove Street house for rent in Gainesville
1124 Nw 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
5 beds
4 baths
$5,200
$4,950
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 5
3h ago
Verified
5900 Sw 76th Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,685–$2,550
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
6499 Sw 44th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,699–$2,675
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
7400 Sw 13th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,461–$2,155
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
658 Nw 120th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,883
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3316 Sw 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
1 bed
1 bath
$1,099
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
321 Nw 21st Ln, Gainesville, FL 32609
1 bed
1 bath
$1,024–$1,199
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7301 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,098–$1,228
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3h ago
Verified
5900 Sw 76th Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,685–$2,550
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
6499 Sw 44th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,699–$2,675
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
7400 Sw 13th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,461–$2,155
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
658 Nw 120th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,883
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 $1,550 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gainesville?
Average rent prices in Gainesville have remained the same 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 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gainesville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Gateway Park ($1,300/mo), Duckpond ($1,312/mo), and Mill Pond ($1,325/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gainesville?
To comfortably afford rent in Gainesville, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gainesville?
March offers the best rental deals in Gainesville, with rents running about 3.8% lower than the summer peak in July. December is also less competitive with lower overall demand compared to the busy summer months.
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).