Gainesville, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What are the most popular neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most popular neighborhood in Gainesville is Phoenix , where there are 18 listings with an average rent of $1,639. Next up is Springhill - Kirkwood , where apartments go for $2,059/month, followed by Sugarfoot with $1,580 If you’re looking to rent in Gainesville’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Hazel Heights - Capri , where renters pay $1,457 on average, and Ridgeview - Forest Ridge , where the average monthly rent is $1,539.

What is the average rent in Gainesville?

The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,712. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Gainesville, FL

Last updated February 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,712	1,011 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Gainesville?

The average size for a Gainesville, FL apartment is 1,011 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Gainesville, FL apartment rent ranges

Gainesville, FL Occupied Housing Units

35,788 or 62% of the households in Gainesville, FL are renter-occupied while 22,388 or 38% are owner-occupied.

Gainesville, FL rent trends

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Average Rent in Gainesville, FL By Neighborhood

City	Average Rent
University Park	$2,285
Springhill - Kirkwood	$2,059
Phoenix	$1,639
Sugarfoot	$1,580
Ridgeview - Forest Ridge	$1,539
Stephen Foster	$1,505
Hazel Heights - Capri	$1,457
Duckpond - Highland Court Manor	$1,374
Suburban Heights	$1,104
Hidden Lake - Pinderidge	$1,091

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Hidden Lake - Pinderidge, where the average rent goes for $1,091/month, Suburban Heights, where renters pay $1,104/mo on average, and Duckpond - Highland Court Manor, where the average rent goes for $1,374/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Hazel Heights - Capri ($1,457), Stephen Foster ($1,505), and Ridgeview - Forest Ridge ($1,539), where the asking prices are below the average Gainesville rent of $1,712/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville are Phoenix ($1,639), Springhill - Kirkwood ($2,059) and University Park ($2,285).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most popular neighborhood in Gainesville is Phoenix, where there are 18 listings with an average rent of $1,639. Next up is Springhill - Kirkwood, where apartments go for $2,059/month, followed by Sugarfoot with $1,580 If you’re looking to rent in Gainesville’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Hazel Heights - Capri, where renters pay $1,457 on average, and Ridgeview - Forest Ridge, where the average monthly rent is $1,539.

Gainesville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Duckpond - Highland Court Manor is 6% lower than in Hazel Heights - Capri

$1,374

Duckpond - Highland Court Manor rent is 20% lower than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,374

$1,457

Hazel Heights - Capri rent is 15% lower than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,457

How Gainesville Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Jacksonville	$1,494
Miami	$2,731
Tampa	$2,036
Kissimmee	$1,812
Orlando	$1,836
Fort Myers	$1,804
Cape Coral	$1,883
Gainesville	$1,712
Lakeland	$1,530
Fort Lauderdale	$2,729
Port St. Lucie	$2,120
Ocala	$1,652
Middleburg	$1,727
Palatka	$1,279
Fleming Island	$1,601

What is the average price for a storage unit in Gainesville?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Gainesville is $134.44. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.