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Rental Market Trends in Alachua, FL

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Alachua, FL is $1,364/month.

Rent in Alachua is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,364/month

Average Rent

866 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.2%

Change / Year

15

Available Apartments

Alachua rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Alachua average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Alachua average $1,364 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Alachua average $1,808 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Alachua average $2,222 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,364/month
866 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,808/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,222/month
1,578 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,983/month
1,416 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,382/month
1,985 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Alachua, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Alachua, FL

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Alachua, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alachua, FL?

Because the average rent in Alachua is $1,364, you’ll want to make about $4,546 per month or $54,552 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Alachua, FL

15 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Alachua, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Alachua, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • High Springs

    High Springs

    Avg Rent: $940/month

  • Gainesville

    Gainesville

    Avg Rent: $1,282/month

  • Newberry

    Newberry

    Avg Rent: $1,555/month

  • Lake Butler

    Lake Butler

    Avg Rent: $846/month

Apartment Communities in Alachua We Think You'll Love

16668 NW 191st Way

16668 NW 191st Way

16668 NW 191st Way,
High Springs, FL 32643

3 Beds | $6,630

12345 NW 137th Wy

12345 NW 137th Wy

12345 NW 137th Wy,
Alachua, FL 32615

4 Beds | $2,650

17425 NW 173rd Rd

17425 NW 173rd Rd

17425 NW 173rd Rd,
Alachua, FL 32615

4 Beds | $2,700

7196 NW 205th St

7196 NW 205th St

7196 NW 205th St,
Alachua, FL 32615

3 Beds | $1,795

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Alachua?

The average rent in Alachua is $1,364 per month, which is 18.1% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Alachua?

The average rent for a house in Alachua, FL is $1,983 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Alachua?

Rents in Alachua, FL are decreasing, with prices down 0.2% year-over-year and $2 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Alachua?

In Alachua, FL, 50% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Florida Alachua Rental Trends

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 September 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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