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Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, FL

What is the average rent in Gainesville, FL?

$1,246/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,246 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $929 per month for a studio, $1,246 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,503 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,798 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$929/month
366 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,246/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,503/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,798/month
1,308 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,063/month
570 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,520/month
889 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,257/month
1,458 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,070/month
2,008 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,073/month
757 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,489/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,904/month
1,432 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,210/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,422/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,003/month
1,497 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gainesville, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $19 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 June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gainesville, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
18% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $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, Tumblin Creek Forrest, University Heights South and Kirkwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tumblin Creek Forrest
$1,089/month
724 Sq Ft
University Heights South
$1,123/month
697 Sq Ft
Kirkwood
$1,165/month
712 Sq Ft
Innovation District
$1,199/month
480 Sq Ft
Downtown Gainesville
$1,289/month
534 Sq Ft
South Gainesville
$1,304/month
694 Sq Ft
Brandywine Condominiums
$1,320/month
608 Sq Ft
Midtown Gainesville
$1,377/month
607 Sq Ft
Village of Weatherly
$1,392/month
787 Sq Ft
Linton Oaks
$1,402/month
698 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Reserve at Kanapaha
$1,938/month
835 Sq Ft
The Gables
$1,938/month
835 Sq Ft
Valwood
$1,781/month
977 Sq Ft
Summit Oaks
$1,658/month
697 Sq Ft
Huntington
$1,649/month
821 Sq Ft
Palmetto Woods
$1,594/month
936 Sq Ft
Cherrytree
$1,594/month
936 Sq Ft
Palm Grove
$1,594/month
936 Sq Ft
Northwest Gainesville
$1,512/month
788 Sq Ft
N University Heights Historic Dist
$1,465/month
536 Sq Ft

Which Gainesville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Gainesville
$1,304/month
694 Sq Ft
West Gainesville
$1,458/month
706 Sq Ft
Midtown Gainesville
$1,377/month
607 Sq Ft
Northwest Gainesville
$1,512/month
788 Sq Ft
N University Heights Historic Dist
$1,465/month
536 Sq Ft
Innovation District
$1,199/month
480 Sq Ft
Brandywine Condominiums
$1,320/month
608 Sq Ft
Kirkwood
$1,165/month
712 Sq Ft
University Heights South
$1,123/month
697 Sq Ft
The Reserve at Kanapaha
$1,938/month
835 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 $1,246, you’ll want to make about $4,153 per month or $49,836 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 5.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Gainesville is 2.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $929 - $1,798. You can expect to pay 5.7% less for groceries, 5.0% less for utilities, and 8.3% less for transportation.

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

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Apartment Averages

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4400 SW 20th Ave,
Gainesville, FL 32607

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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