College Manor
1216 SW 2nd Ave,
Gainesville, FL 32601
$1,030 - $2,299
Studio - 3 Beds
Innovation District
Gainesville, FL
Innovation District - Gainesville, FL Area Guide
A tech hub on the rise between UF and downtown
Modern
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Convenient
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Growing
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Walkable
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Up-and-Coming
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Located between Downtown Gainesville and the University of Florida, the Innovation District is the technological hub of the city. Initially referred to as Innovation Square, the Innovation District is home to numerous business offices, from burgeoning start-ups to industry leaders and everything in between.
The District contains a variety of luxury apartments available for rent and offers close proximity to countless rental houses on tranquil tree-lined streets. Residents typically choose the Innovation for its unparalleled convenience, touting a bevy of restaurants and coffeehouses in addition to work and entertainment options.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Innovation District is $1,692 for a studio, $1,270 for one bedroom, $1,458 for two bedrooms, and $2,829 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Innovation District has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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465 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,692/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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559 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,270/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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771 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,458/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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2,265 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,829/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Innovation District - Gainesville, FL is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Innovation District - Gainesville, FL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Innovation District - Gainesville, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Univ of Florida Observatory
- Bivens Arm Nature Park
- Alfred A. Ring Park
- McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity
- Florida Museum of Natural History
Airports
- Gainesville Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.