Average Rent in Gainesville, FL
13 apartment buildings, 141 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$645/mo
Swamp Rentals
Properties
13
tracked daily
Units
141
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Gainesville, FL.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Gainesville, FL Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Swamp Rentals
530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Campus Circle Gainesville
1742 SW 38th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA
The Hammocks off 6th
321 NW 21st Ln, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
39th Avenue Apartments
1101 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Alsander GNV
1900 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Ridgemar Commons
3611 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Chelsea Apartments
2510 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swamp Rentals 530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA | $645 | $688 | $0.53 | 4.7 (20) | 3 |
| 2 | Campus Circle Gainesville 1742 SW 38th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA | $829 | $1,166 | $1.08 | 4.3 (196) | 7 |
| 3 | The Hammocks off 6th 321 NW 21st Ln, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA | $1,099 | $1,138 | $1.00 | 3.9 (71) | 4 |
| 4 | 39th Avenue Apartments 1101 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA | $1,212 | $1,391 | $1.82 | 4.1 (92) | 2 |
| 5 | Alsander GNV 1900 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA | $1,315 | $1,508 | $2.52 | 4.2 (264) | 2 |
| 6 | Ridgemar Commons 3611 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA | $1,354 | $1,552 | $2.06 | 4.4 (189) | 17 |
| 7 | Chelsea Apartments 2510 NE 9th St, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA | $1,525 | $1,537 | $1.63 | 4.2 (116) | 2 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Swamp Rentals
4.7 (20)530 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
Campus Circle Gainesville
4.3 (196)1742 SW 38th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA
The Hammocks off 6th
3.9 (71)321 NW 21st Ln, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
39th Avenue Apartments
4.1 (92)1101 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
Alsander GNV
4.2 (264)1900 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
Ridgemar Commons
4.4 (189)3611 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA
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Gainesville, FL neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Gainesville, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Gainesville, FL is $2,887 per month, based on 141 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $645 at Swamp Rentals to $5,036 at Trimark Properties.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,342/mo | $1,099/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $1,762/mo | $1,509/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $1,641/mo | $745/mo | 26 |
| 3 Bed | $3,172/mo | $1,549/mo | 58 |
| 4 Bed | $3,898/mo | $645/mo | 39 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Gainesville, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Gainesville, FL averages $1,762/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,641/mo. At the local median household income of $45,611, that works out to 76% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Gainesville, FL at $1,214/mo. The current tracked market average runs 138% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Gainesville, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gainesville, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$115,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,887/mo.
Comfortable income
$139,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($645/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in Gainesville, FL is $45,611 , about 67% 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) | $2,887 |
| Utilities | $398 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $949 |
| Healthcare | $463 |
| Other goods and services | $741 |
| Estimated total | $5,957/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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Nearby cities in Florida
How Gainesville, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Gainesville, FL | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,191 | +11% | -5.6% | 36 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,977 | +3% | +0.5% | 27 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,106 | -27% | +2.2% | 24 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,767 | -39% | +1.9% | 20 |
| Apopka, FL | $1,870 | -35% | +5.9% | 19 |
| Bradenton, FL | $1,755 | -39% | +2.5% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gainesville, FL?
The average rent in Gainesville, FL is $2,887 per month, based on 141 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Gainesville, FL?
The median asking rent in Gainesville, FL is $3,162 per month, computed from 141 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,887/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Gainesville, FL?
The lowest available rent in Gainesville, FL starts at $645 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville, FL average $1,762/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,509/mo across 10 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Gainesville, FL average $1,641/mo. Units start from $745/mo across 26 units currently listed.
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