Average Rent in Gainesville, FL

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Current Versus Historical Gainesville, FL Rents

Gainesville rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $2,425 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,184 (-63.68%) year-over-year from $1,859 to $675. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $54 (-4.79%) year-over-year from $1,116 to $1,063. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $40 (-2.87%) year-over-year from $1,390 to $1,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $112 (-5.55%) year-over-year from $2,012 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $328 (-11.91%) year-over-year from $2,750 to $2,423. 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 down by 12.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.33% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.55	$1,063	$1,116 (-4.79%)	$990 (7.36%)
2 BR	$1.35	$1,350	$1,390 (-2.87%)	$1,291 (4.61%)
3 BR	$1.39	$1,900	$2,012 (-5.55%)	$1,673 (13.60%)
4+ BR	$1.28	$2,423	$2,750 (-11.91%)	$2,283 (6.09%)

Historical Rents in Gainesville, FL

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Top Cities Near Gainesville

Let's compare Gainesville, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near Gainesville

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Top Counties Near Gainesville

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,575. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Gainesville, FL. It's average rent per month is $1,575. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,575, Gainesville, FL is the most expensive county by Gainesville, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gainesville, FL is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gainesville, FL is 1.82% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gainesville, FL	N/A	$995	$1,350	$1,575

Top Zipcodes Near Gainesville

There is one zipcode in or near Gainesville, FL. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,500.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Gainesville, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
32608, Gainesville, FL	N/A	$788	$1,395	$1,500

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 studio apartment in Gainesville, FL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Gainesville.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $995 and an average price per square feet of $1.55. There are a total of 15 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 $1,375 and an average price per square feet of $1.35. There are a total of 91 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 -0.64%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% 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.