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1000 SW 62nd Blvd,
Gainesville, FL 32607
$1,350 - $1,850
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West Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
West Gainesville - Gainesville, FL Area Guide
Convenient commutes and premier shopping define this town
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Situated a few miles west of the University of Florida, West Gainesville is the neighborhood where retail, residential, and rural collide. West Gainesville conveniently borders State Route 24, which provides easy access to other areas as well as massive retail centers. Celebration Pointe, Butler Plaza, and their surrounding plazas are all located along this road. If you’re searching for outdoor adventures, you’ll find it in town at Split Rock Conservation Area and Clear Lake Nature Park. The other parts of West Gainesville are made up of residential neighborhoods holding an array of affordable apartments.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Gainesville is $916 for a studio, $1,276 for one bedroom, $1,488 for two bedrooms, and $1,905 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Gainesville has decreased by -0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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347 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$916/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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696 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,276/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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980 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,488/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,393 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,905/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Gainesville - Gainesville, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in West Gainesville - Gainesville, FL, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in West Gainesville - Gainesville, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
- McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity
- Florida Museum of Natural History
- Cofrin Nature Park
- Loblolly Woods Nature Park
Military Bases
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.