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Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, FL

What is the average rent in Gainesville, FL?

$1,238/month

Average Rent

678 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,238 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $1,000 per month for a studio, $1,238 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,523 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,777 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,000/month
366 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,238/month
678 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,523/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,777/month
1,309 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,128/month
630 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,431/month
879 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,199/month
1,555 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,217/month
2,228 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$926/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,449/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,713/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,099/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$967/month
678 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,342/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,826/month
1,481 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gainesville, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $11 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cricket Club
$1,004/month
756 Sq Ft
University Heights South
$1,154/month
657 Sq Ft
Westchester Manor
$1,161/month
764 Sq Ft
Innovation District
$1,337/month
526 Sq Ft
Downtown Gainesville
$1,339/month
645 Sq Ft
South Gainesville
$1,353/month
665 Sq Ft
Brandywine Condominiums
$1,377/month
569 Sq Ft
Midtown Gainesville
$1,444/month
603 Sq Ft
Hermitage
$1,457/month
729 Sq Ft
Kirkwood
$1,458/month
672 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
$1,943/month
840 Sq Ft
The Gables
$1,943/month
840 Sq Ft
Valwood
$1,782/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Ellis Park
$1,735/month
874 Sq Ft
Hills of Santa Fe
$1,735/month
874 Sq Ft
Brookfield Cluster Development
$1,735/month
874 Sq Ft
Huntington
$1,601/month
845 Sq Ft
Village of Weatherly
$1,591/month
787 Sq Ft
Cherrytree
$1,584/month
954 Sq Ft
Palm Grove
$1,584/month
954 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 Midtown Gainesville .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
West Gainesville
$1,464/month
732 Sq Ft
South Gainesville
$1,353/month
665 Sq Ft
Midtown Gainesville
$1,444/month
603 Sq Ft
Northwest Gainesville
$1,529/month
813 Sq Ft
N University Heights Historic Dist
$1,534/month
539 Sq Ft
Innovation District
$1,337/month
526 Sq Ft
Brandywine Condominiums
$1,377/month
569 Sq Ft
Downtown Gainesville
$1,339/month
645 Sq Ft
The Reserve at Kanapaha
$1,943/month
840 Sq Ft
The Gables
$1,943/month
840 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 $1,238, you’ll want to make about $4,126 per month or $49,512 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 $1,000 - $1,777. 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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Gainesville, FL 32608

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Camelot Apartments

3425 SW 2nd Ave,
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$1,148 - $2,695

1-2 Beds

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RISE 34th

3701 SW 34th St,
Gainesville, FL 32608

$1,169 - $2,329

1-2 Beds

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Element Apartments at Celebration Pointe

4781 SW 36th Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32608

$1,375 - $3,025

Studio - 3 Beds

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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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