Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
City College Gainesville, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Gainesville

$1,550/mo

increased by5%

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.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gainesville

509

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gainesville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in City College Gainesville, FL

Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 5% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in City College Gainesville, FL

Rent prices in Gainesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,024. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,030

-

14%

1 bedroom

$1,209

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,400

-

7%

3 bedroom

$1,985

-

8%

4 bedroom

$2,800

-

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,030

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,209

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in City College 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.

Discover rentals in City College Gainesville, FL

Bella Vista Village - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.3

Very good

Bella Vista Village

110 Nw 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$495–$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3800 Sw 20th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gainesville

Residential Lease, GAINESVILLE, FL

3800 Sw 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

4 beds

4 baths

$500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
University Terrace West, 605 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.4

Very good

University Terrace West, 605

3800 Sw 20th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Countryside 6-308 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

Countryside 6-308

4000 Sw 23rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for City College 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 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gainesville?

Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 5% 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.

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.

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).

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