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Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Gainesville, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
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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 $1,572/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-over-month change in rent as of May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Gainesville is 19.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market for renters with 629 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Gainesville run around $1,198/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,140/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,000/month, while apartments are priced at $1,310/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Turkey Creek Forest rents climbed 41.4% year over year to a median of $2,100/month. This increase contrasts with the citywide trend of essentially flat rents in Gainesville, FL.
Median rent
Median rent in Gainesville
$1,572/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,572 per month as of May 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $377 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gainesville
629
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 1% 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 $1,310, 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 | $1,197 |  8% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,139 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | 2% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Duckpond | $1,350 | |
Duval Eagle Eyes Crime Watch | $1,272 | |
Fifth Avenue | $1,922 | |
Gateway Park | $1,622 | |
Mill Pond | $1,800 | |
Northeast Neighbors | $1,325 | |
Phoenix | $1,250 | |
Pleasant Street | $2,000 | |
Stephen Foster | $1,400 | |
University Park | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,310 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $752 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,139
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
University Park
Average rent
$2,000
Duckpond
Average rent
$1,350
Stephen Foster
Average rent
$1,400
Fifth Avenue
Average rent
$1,922
Mill Pond
Average rent
$1,800
Gateway Park
Average rent
$1,622
Phoenix
Average rent
$1,250
Pleasant Street
Average rent
$2,000
Northeast Neighbors
Average rent
$1,325
Duval Eagle Eyes Crime Watch
Average rent
$1,272
Apartments
Average rent
$1,310
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$752
Last 30 days
5%
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
8%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
$1,920
12%$2,149
93%$1,547
10%$1,525
2%$1,649
2%$1,250
2%$2,197
4%$1,695
3%$1,400
1%$1,475
$1,970
30%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 | 7% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 5% lower |
| Housing | 3% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in Gainesville, FL
1d ago
2601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gainesville
2300 Sw 43rd St #C, Gainesville, FL 32607
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 7
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
Verified
4 beds
4 baths
$510
Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
22h ago
Verified
1929 Nw 7th Ln, Gainesville, FL 32603
5 beds
3 baths
$10,044
Price drop
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
3d ago
House for rent in Gainesville
11121 Nw 15th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32606
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Grove Street house for rent in Gainesville
1124 Nw 4th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
5 beds
4 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Aug 5
50m ago
Verified
5900 Sw 76th Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,599–$2,470
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
7400 Sw 13th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,419–$2,120
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6499 Sw 44th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,699–$2,625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3010 Southwest 23rd Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
321 Nw 21st Ln, Gainesville, FL 32609
1 bed
1 bath
$1,024–$1,129
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3316 Sw 41st Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
1 bed
1 bath
$1,129
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1418 Nw 3rd Ave #204, Gainesville, FL 32603
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
50m ago
Verified
5900 Sw 76th Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,599–$2,470
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
7400 Sw 13th Rd, Gainesville, FL 32607
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,419–$2,120
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6499 Sw 44th Way, Gainesville, FL 32608
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,699–$2,625
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
321 Nw 21st Ln, Gainesville, FL 32609
1 bed
1 bath
$1,024–$1,129
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 $1,572 per month as of May 23, 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 1% 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 $377 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gainesville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Phoenix ($1,250/mo), Duval Eagle Eyes Crime Watch ($1,272/mo), and Northeast Neighbors ($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 $63,000/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).