Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
City College Gainesville, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Gainesville

$1,500/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gainesville is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gainesville

452

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gainesville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 1% 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 $1,317, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$962

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,149

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,366

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,995

-

2%

4 bedroom

$2,425

-

46%

Studio

Average rent

$962

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,366

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last year

46%

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

University Commons - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

University Commons

2601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

4 beds

2 baths

$500

4405 Sw 67th Ter #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gainesville

$500 - Bedroom for rent close to UF, 2 other female tenants

4405 Sw 67th Ter #NA, Gainesville, FL 32608

1 bed

1 bath

$500

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

2601 Sw Archer Rd #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gainesville

2601 Sw Archer Rd #203, Gainesville, FL 32608

4 beds

2 baths

$500

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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 $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gainesville?

Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Gainesville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gainesville is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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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