Average Rent in Gainesville, FL

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Current Versus Historical Gainesville, FL Rents

Gainesville rentals average $1,125 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,163 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $25 (1.92%) year-over-year from $1,300 to $1,325. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $260 (30.06%) year-over-year from $865 to $1,125. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $80 (6.08%) year-over-year from $1,315 to $1,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $73 (-3.91%) year-over-year from $1,873 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-5.04%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $2,200. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.01% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.72% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$21.08	$1,125	$865 (30.06%)	$1,033 (8.89%)
2 BR	$16.79	$1,395	$1,315 (6.08%)	$1,373 (1.58%)
3 BR	$17.19	$1,800	$1,873 (-3.91%)	$1,933 (-6.90%)
4+ BR	$16.07	$2,200	$2,317 (-5.04%)	$2,617 (-15.92%)

Historical Rents in Gainesville, FL

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Top Cities Near Gainesville

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Top Neighborhoods Near Gainesville

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Top Counties Near Gainesville

There are a total of 1 counties located by Gainesville, FL. One county in the area is Gainesville, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,695. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Gainesville, FL. Its average rent per month is $1,695. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,695, Gainesville, FL is the most expensive county by Gainesville, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gainesville, FL is 2.22% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gainesville, FL is 1.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gainesville, FL	N/A	$1,100	$1,375	$1,695

Top Zipcodes Near Gainesville

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Gainesville, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,663.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Gainesville, FL is $1,015 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,400 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Gainesville, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
32607, Gainesville, FL	N/A	$935	$1,300	$1,600
32608, Gainesville, FL	N/A	$1,095	$1,500	$1,725

Frequently Asked Questions - Gainesville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Gainesville, FL?

The average monthly rental price for Gainesville, FL apartments for rent is approximately $1,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Gainesville, FL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Gainesville, FL.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,125 and an average price per square feet of $21.08. There are a total of 16 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gainesville.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $16.79. There are a total of 76 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gainesville.

How have rent prices in Gainesville, FL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Gainesville, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Gainesville, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Gainesville, FL is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.