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Average Rent in Gainesville, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Gainesville, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,823/mo
▲ +10.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,195/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
28
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL
Compare average rent across Gainesville, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville 32601 | $2,434 | $1,950 | 1 | 7 |
| Gainesville 32605 | $1,833 | $1,699 | 1 | 8 |
| Gainesville 32608 | $1,538 | $1,315 | 1 | 3 |
| Gainesville 32609 | $1,474 | $1,195 | 3 | 10 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gainesville, FL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,823 per month across 6 apartment communities and 28 available units. Rents have increased $171 (10.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is 39th Avenue Apartments starting at $1,195/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,423/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,889/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,884/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,812/mo.
Prices range from $1,195 to $3,060 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Gainesville, FL Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Gainesville, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Gainesville, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Avenue Apartments | $1,195/mo | $1,195/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Alsander GNV | $1,315/mo | $1,538/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Chelsea Apartments | $1,425/mo | $1,506/mo | 8 | 4.2 |
| Square One Apartment Homes | $1,495/mo | $1,495/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Uptown Village Apartments | $1,699/mo | $1,833/mo | 8 | 3.6 |
| Wildflower | $1,950/mo | $2,434/mo | 7 | 4.3 |
Google Search Trends for Gainesville, FL Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Gainesville, FL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$73,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,823/mo.
Comfortable income
$88,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,195/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Gainesville, FL is $45,611 , about 48% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Gainesville, FL
Overall prices in Gainesville, FL runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Gainesville, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,823 |
| Utilities | $398 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $949 |
| Healthcare | $463 |
| Other goods and services | $741 |
| Estimated total | $4,893/mo |
Population
143,611
Median household income
$45,611
Census median rent
$1,214/mo
Rent as % of income
40.5%
Median age
26.5
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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