Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Average rent in
Gainesville, FL

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Last updated on November 16, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gainesville, FL is $1,589. This is -17%, or $331, lower than the national average.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,589

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

645

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gainesville, FL is $1,589. This is -17%, or $331, lower than the national average.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
45%
31%
13%
7%
$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 increased by 1% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL costs about $1,188 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,399. Houses for rent in Gainesville, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,962.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,150

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,399

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,000

2%

17%

Studio

$1,550

12%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

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$1,589
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, FL is 22% 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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4d ago

8.8

Very good

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2601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

4 beds

2 baths

$500

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4 beds

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10h ago

7.4

Very good

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3800 Sw 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

1 bed

1 bath

$550

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2d ago

7.2

Very good

Countryside 6-308

4000 Sw 23rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608

1 bed

1 bath

$550

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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

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5d+ ago

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619 Ne 1st St #2, Gainesville, FL 32601

1 bed

1 bath

$550

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5d+ ago

Duckpond apartment for rent in Gainesville

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

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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

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