Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Average rent in
Gainesville, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Gainesville rent stands today
Gainesville, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Month over month, rents increased 1.9%, indicating a recent uptick in the market.
Compared to national trends
Gainesville is 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters with 473 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Gainesville rent for $975/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,099/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Sugarfoot rents fell 42.9% year over year to $1,313/month across 20 rentals. Westmoreland cooled with a 36.7% drop to $1,200/month across 22 rentals. Turkey Creek Forest rose 24.4% to $1,850/month across 12 rentals, showing notable local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in Gainesville
$1,550/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gainesville
473
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 |  1% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,099 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 10% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Duckpond | $1,250 | |
Duval Eagle Eyes Crime Watch | $1,395 | |
Fifth Avenue | $1,436 | |
Gateway Park | $1,556 | |
Grove Street | $1,326 | |
Phoenix | $1,262 | |
Pleasant Street | $1,436 | |
Ridgeview | $1,568 | |
Stephen Foster | $1,400 | |
University Park | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,995 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,136 | 9% | 47% |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
2%
Fifth Avenue
Average rent
$1,436
University Park
Average rent
$2,000
Stephen Foster
Average rent
$1,400
Pleasant Street
Average rent
$1,436
Duckpond
Average rent
$1,250
Phoenix
Average rent
$1,262
Grove Street
Average rent
$1,326
Ridgeview
Average rent
$1,568
Duval Eagle Eyes Crime Watch
Average rent
$1,395
Gateway Park
Average rent
$1,556
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,136
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
47%
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
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, FL is 30% lower than the median rent in Alachua, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
2%$1,997
9%$1,850
5%$1,350
26%$1,575
2%$1,485
2%$1,595
1%$2,250
5%$1,650
5%$1,175
3%$1,400
3%$2,300
155%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
3d 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
4d ago
110 Nw 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$539–$950
Apartment for rent
8h ago
4000 Sw 23rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$9,373
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
10468 Sw 32nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
5 beds
5.5 baths
$8,000
House 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
Verified
6231 Sw 37th Way #NA, Gainesville, FL 32608
5 beds
3.5 baths
$6,950
House for rent
Available Sep 14
2h ago
Verified
5900 Sw 76th Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,375–$2,550
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
658 Nw 120th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,564–$2,882
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
6499 Sw 44th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,699–$2,675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
7400 Sw 13th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,461–$2,085
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
3316 Sw 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
1 bed
1 bath
$1,048
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
3d ago
Verified
3010 Southwest 23rd Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
6231 Sw 37th Way #NA, Gainesville, FL 32608
5 beds
3.5 baths
$6,950
House for rent
Available Sep 14
2h ago
Verified
5900 Sw 76th Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,375–$2,550
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
658 Nw 120th Ter, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,564–$2,882
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
6499 Sw 44th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,699–$2,675
Apartment for rent
52m ago
Verified
321 Nw 21st Ln, Gainesville, FL 32609
1 bed
1 bath
$1,024–$1,199
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 October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gainesville?
Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $350 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gainesville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Duckpond ($1,250/mo), Phoenix ($1,262/mo), and Grove Street ($1,326/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).