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Average Rent in Gainesville, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Gainesville, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,558/mo
▲ +15.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$795/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
27
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Gainesville, FL
37 listed units across 4 buildings offering 2 bed units in Gainesville, FL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $707/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solaria Luxury Apartments | Now Leasing Studios & 1BR's | Unit 27 | $4,796 | $2,578 | $2,218 |
| Trimark Properties | Unit 26 | $4,716 | $2,578 | $2,138 |
| Trimark Properties | Unit 29 | $5,036 | $3,252 | $1,784 |
| Solaria Luxury Apartments | Now Leasing Studios & 1BR's | Unit 28 | $5,036 | $3,252 | $1,784 |
| Trimark Properties | Unit 28 | $4,796 | $3,297 | $1,499 |
| Trimark Properties | Unit 7 | $4,356 | $3,057 | $1,299 |
| Solaria Luxury Apartments | Now Leasing Studios & 1BR's | Unit 4 | $3,237 | $2,010 | $1,227 |
| Solaria Luxury Apartments | Now Leasing Studios & 1BR's | Unit 19 | $4,596 | $3,376 | $1,220 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Gainesville, FL
Compare average rent across Gainesville, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhill | $2,648 | ▲ $151 | $1,000 | 3 | 16 |
| Gainesville 32605 | $1,942 | ▲ $81 | $1,683 | 1 | 7 |
| Gainesville 32608 | $1,553 | ▲ $43 | $1,315 | 2 | 3 |
| Gainesville 32609 | $1,446 | ▲ $10 | $1,099 | 4 | 11 |
| Gainesville 32607 | $1,165 | ▼ $1 | $819 | 1 | 7 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gainesville, FL?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,558 per month across 10 apartment communities and 27 available units. Rents have increased $211 (15.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Swamp Rentals starting at $795/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,558/mo.
Prices range from $795 to $2,578 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Gainesville, FL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,723 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $1,583 | -$140 | 9 |
| July 2026 | $1,661 | +$78 | 10 |
| August 2026 | $1,964 | +$303 | 10 |
| September 2026 | $1,972 | +$8 | 10 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Gainesville, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Gainesville, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swamp Rentals | $795/mo | $877/mo | 9 | 4.7 |
| Campus Circle Gainesville | $1,109/mo | $1,109/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Alsander GNV | $1,315/mo | $1,315/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Square One Apartment Homes | $1,498/mo | $1,506/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| 39th Avenue Apartments | $1,558/mo | $1,558/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Ridgemar Commons | $1,644/mo | $1,644/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Uptown Village Apartments | $1,842/mo | $2,048/mo | 4 | 3.6 |
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
$62,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,558/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($795/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Gainesville, FL is $45,611 , about 39% 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) | $1,558 |
| Utilities | $398 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $949 |
| Healthcare | $463 |
| Other goods and services | $741 |
| Estimated total | $4,628/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
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.
Google Search Trends for Gainesville, FL Apartments
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