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Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, FL

What is the average rent in Gainesville, FL?

$1,249/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,249 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Gainesville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gainesville, you can expect to pay about $947 per month for a studio, $1,249 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,518 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,790 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$947/month
366 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,249/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,518/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,790/month
1,308 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,138/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,422/month
937 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,323/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,997/month
2,217 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,074/month
544 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,427/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,608/month
1,381 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,046/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$980/month
949 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,307/month
1,412 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,810/month
1,402 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gainesville, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $27 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Gainesville, FL
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gainesville, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

Based on current rent prices, University Heights South, Cricket Club and Innovation District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
University Heights South
$1,090/month
645 Sq Ft
Cricket Club
$1,165/month
745 Sq Ft
Innovation District
$1,190/month
513 Sq Ft
Brandywine Condominiums
$1,298/month
573 Sq Ft
Midtown Gainesville
$1,300/month
615 Sq Ft
N University Heights Historic Dist
$1,333/month
500 Sq Ft
Downtown Gainesville
$1,340/month
652 Sq Ft
South Gainesville
$1,381/month
665 Sq Ft
Village of Weatherly
$1,409/month
787 Sq Ft
Linton Oaks
$1,410/month
711 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?

Based on current rent prices, The Reserve at Kanapaha, The Gables and Willow Oak Plantation are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Reserve at Kanapaha
$1,905/month
827 Sq Ft
The Gables
$1,905/month
827 Sq Ft
Willow Oak Plantation
$1,895/month
780 Sq Ft
Eloise Gardens
$1,895/month
780 Sq Ft
Valwood
$1,807/month
900 Sq Ft
Ellis Park
$1,734/month
897 Sq Ft
Hills of Santa Fe
$1,734/month
897 Sq Ft
Brookfield Cluster Development
$1,734/month
897 Sq Ft
Palmetto Woods
$1,567/month
965 Sq Ft
Cherrytree
$1,567/month
965 Sq Ft

Which Gainesville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Gainesville with the most apartments available are West Gainesville, South Gainesville and Northwest Gainesville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Gainesville
$1,541/month
726 Sq Ft
South Gainesville
$1,381/month
665 Sq Ft
Northwest Gainesville
$1,493/month
811 Sq Ft
Midtown Gainesville
$1,300/month
615 Sq Ft
The Reserve at Kanapaha
$1,905/month
827 Sq Ft
The Gables
$1,905/month
827 Sq Ft
Brandywine Condominiums
$1,298/month
573 Sq Ft
Innovation District
$1,190/month
513 Sq Ft
Village of Weatherly
$1,409/month
787 Sq Ft
N University Heights Historic Dist
$1,333/month
500 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Gainesville is $1,249, you’ll want to make about $4,163 per month or $49,956 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Gainesville, FL is 1.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Gainesville is 10.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $947 - $1,790. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 4.4% less for utilities, and 6.0% more for transportation.

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

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Apartment Averages

University Heights South

Gainesville, FL

The Reserve at Kanapaha

Gainesville, FL

Studio
$786/month
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One Bedroom
$1,250/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,502/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,991/month
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Gainesville, FL 32608

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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