# Average Rent in Gainesville 32608 & Rent Trends > Average rent in Gainesville 32608 is $1,493/mo as of November 2026, up 12.7% this month. 1BR $1,231. Daily price history for 135 units in 16 buildings. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/trends/32608/ Latest included observation: November 6, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Gainesville 32608? The average listed apartment rent in Gainesville 32608 is $1,493 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 135 priced apartments in 16 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 1, 2026 through November 6, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. Rent prices and market trends across 16 apartment communities in Gainesville 32608, Gainesville, FL. 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Market Average $1,493/mo ▲ +12.7% from last month Lowest Available $825/mo cheapest unit on market Communities 16 tracked daily Units Listed 135 available now ## Rent Watch: cuts and increases [Open Rent Watch →](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/rent-watch/) See current options while we confirm new price comparisons. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history. ## Gainesville 32608 vs Gainesville, FL Average Gainesville 32608 is **cheaper than** the Gainesville, FL average by $297/mo (17%). The citywide average is $1,790/mo across all neighborhoods. ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gainesville 32608? As of November 2026, the average rent in Gainesville 32608 is $1,493 per month across 16 apartment communities and 135 available units. Rents have increased $169 (12.7%) over the past month. The most affordable option is [Gardenview Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/gardenview-apartments-gainesville-fl/) starting at $825/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,700/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,231/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,502/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,662/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,825/mo. Prices range from $825 to $2,800 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 54 units are currently listed. ## Gainesville 32608 Rent Price History Timeframe View as table | Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | October 2026 | $1,368 | - | 15 | | November 2026 | $1,348 | -$20 | 11 | The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page. ## Average Rent by Bedroom ## Rent Price Distribution ## Rent by Bedroom Type in Gainesville 32608 Studio $1,700 from $1,700 · 1 units 1 Bed $1,231 from $825 · 30 units 2 Bed $1,502 from $1,075 · 55 units 3 Bed $1,662 from $1,454 · 39 units 4 Bed $1,825 from $1,800 · 4 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in Gainesville 32608 | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Gardenview Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/gardenview-apartments-gainesville-fl/?neighborhood=Gainesville%2032608) | $825/mo | $1,114/mo | 8 | 3 | | [Arbor Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/arbor-apartments-gainesville-fl/?neighborhood=Gainesville%2032608) | $930/mo | $1,125/mo | 2 | 4 | | [Oxford Manor Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/oxford-manor-apartments-gainesville-fl/?neighborhood=Gainesville%2032608) | $934/mo | $1,361/mo | 7 | 4.1 | | [Hamlet Cove Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/hamlet-cove-apartments-gainesville-fl/?neighborhood=Gainesville%2032608) | $1,000/mo | $1,000/mo | 1 | 4.4 | | [The Lofts](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/the-lofts-gainesville-fl/?neighborhood=Gainesville%2032608) | $1,000/mo | $1,075/mo | 2 | 2.9 | | [Hunter's Run Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/hunter-s-run-apartments-gainesville-fl/?neighborhood=Gainesville%2032608) | $1,030/mo | $1,030/mo | 1 | 3.7 | | [Hidden Village Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/hidden-village-apartments-gainesville-fl/?neighborhood=Gainesville%2032608) | $1,069/mo | $1,069/mo | 1 | 4.2 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Gainesville 32608 ### What is the average rent in Gainesville 32608? The average listed apartment rent in Gainesville 32608 is $1,493 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 135 priced apartments in 16 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What rent range can I find in Gainesville 32608? The apartment listings we track in Gainesville 32608 range from $825 to $2,800 per month, as of November 6, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price. ### Are rents going up or down in Gainesville 32608? There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Gainesville 32608. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat. ### How much is a studio apartment in Gainesville 32608? Studio apartments average $1,700 per month across 1 priced listing in Gainesville 32608. Listed rents range from $1,700 to $1,700 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Gainesville 32608? 1-bedroom apartments average $1,231 per month across 30 priced listings in Gainesville 32608. Listed rents range from $825 to $1,825 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Gainesville 32608? 2-bedroom apartments average $1,502 per month across 55 priced listings in Gainesville 32608. Listed rents range from $1,075 to $2,350 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Gainesville 32608? 3-bedroom apartments average $1,662 per month across 39 priced listings in Gainesville 32608. Listed rents range from $1,454 to $2,800 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in Gainesville 32608? 4-bedroom apartments average $1,825 per month across 4 priced listings in Gainesville 32608. Listed rents range from $1,800 to $1,900 per month, as of November 6, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Gainesville 32608? The 1-bedroom average is $1,231 per month across 30 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,502 across 55 listings, $271 (22.0%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Gainesville 32608? Gardenview Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $825 per month. We track 8 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 6, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability. ### Which rent range has the most listings in Gainesville 32608? The $1,400 to $1,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 54 units, or 40.0% of the priced apartments we track in Gainesville 32608. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in Gainesville 32608? We track 135 priced units at 16 apartment buildings, as of November 6, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status. ### How much rent history is available for Gainesville 32608? We have recorded rent data on 19 days from October 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Gainesville 32608. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Gainesville 32608? The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures. ### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers? Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history. ### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees? We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote. ### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent? A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount. ### Does this page represent every rental in the market? These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut. ### How fresh are the Gainesville 32608 rent figures? We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 6, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gainesville 32608? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $60,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,493/mo. Comfortable income $72,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($825/mo), you need to earn at least **$33,000/year**. Median household income in Gainesville 32608 is **$45,611** , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore Gainesville 32608 Apartments Browse all 16 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/apartments/?neighborhood=Gainesville%2032608) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## Cost of living in Gainesville 32608 Overall prices in Gainesville 32608 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 32608's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $1,493 | | Utilities | $398 | | Groceries | $520 | | Transportation | $949 | | Healthcare | $463 | | Other goods and services | $741 | | Estimated total | $4,563/mo | Population 143,611 Median household income $45,611 Census median rent $1,214/mo Census rent burden 40.5% Median age 26.5 Mean commute 18 min [Florida Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/florida/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all Florida cities [Gainesville, FL Neighborhood Rent Map](https://average-rent.com/city/gainesville-fl/rent-map/): See rent history by neighborhood on a map [Explore Gainesville, FL on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=gainesville-fl): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Gainesville, FL rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for Gainesville 32608 Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Gainesville&geo=US&date=today%2012-m) | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | 2026-10-16 | 1,310 | | 2026-10-17 | 1,346 | | 2026-10-18 | 1,348 | | 2026-10-20 | 1,366 | | 2026-10-21 | 1,366 | | 2026-10-22 | 1,353 | | 2026-10-23 | 1,317 | | 2026-10-24 | 1,566 | | 2026-10-25 | 1,393 | | 2026-10-26 | 1,236 | | 2026-10-27 | 1,507 | | 2026-10-28 | 1,366 | | 2026-10-29 | 1,210 | | 2026-10-30 | 1,466 | | 2026-10-31 | 1,375 | | 2026-11-01 | 1,256 | | 2026-11-03 | 1,375 | | 2026-11-04 | 1,285 | | 2026-11-06 | 1,477 |