University Commons
2601 SW Archer Rd,
Gainesville, FL 32608
4 Beds | $499 - $2,396
Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, FL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,273/month.
Rent in Gainesville is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,273/month
Average Rent
681 Sq Ft
Average Size
+0.7%
Change / Year
2,404
Available Apartments
Gainesville rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Gainesville average $989 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Gainesville average $1,273 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Gainesville average $1,537 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Gainesville average $1,864 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Gainesville, FL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $10 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Gainesville, FL
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
49%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?
Based on current rent prices, University Heights South, South Gainesville and Midtown Gainesville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Gainesville, Northwest Gainesville and West Gainesville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gainesville, FL?
Because the average rent in Gainesville is $1,273, you’ll want to make about $4,243 per month or $50,916 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 10.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $989 - $1,864. You can expect to pay 1.1% less for groceries, 3.7% less for utilities, and 6.1% more for transportation.
How does Gainesville, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Gainesville, 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.
View the Gainesville Area GuideStudio
$789/month
$1,402/month
One Bedroom
$1,263/month
$1,355/month
Two Bedroom
$1,572/month
$1,725/month
Three Bedroom
$3,068/month
$2,226/month
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Alachua
Avg Rent: $1,382/month
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Newberry
Avg Rent: $1,553/month
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Waldo
Avg Rent: $586/month
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High Springs
Avg Rent: $940/month
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Hawthorne
Avg Rent: $866/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Gainesville?
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,273 per month, which is 23.5% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Gainesville?
The average rent for a house in Gainesville, FL is $2,210 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Gainesville?
The average rent for a townhome in Gainesville, FL is $1,415 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Gainesville?
The average rent for a condo in Gainesville, FL is $987 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Gainesville?
Rents in Gainesville, FL are increasing, with prices up 0.7% year-over-year and $10 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Gainesville?
In Gainesville, FL, 49% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.