Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Florida, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Gainesville

$1,550/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gainesville is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gainesville

579

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 University of Florida, FL

Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 3% 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 University of Florida, FL

Rent prices in Gainesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,379, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $1,255 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$1,015

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,124

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,465

-

1%

3 bedroom

$2,025

-

2%

4 bedroom

$2,875

-

107%

Studio

Average rent

$1,015

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,124

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,465

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last year

107%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Florida, 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 University of Florida, FL

University Commons - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

University Commons

2601 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

4 beds

2 baths

$500

Apartment for rent

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

Condo for rent

4000 Sw 23rd St #1-202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

4000 Sw 23rd St #1-202, Gainesville, FL 32608

4 beds

4 baths

$550

Condo for rent

Available Jun 15

4025 Nw 9th Ct #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

5 beds

2 baths

$590

House for rent

Available Jun 10

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Frequently asked questions for University of Florida, 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 June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gainesville?

Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 3% 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 $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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