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 $1,735. Next up is Springhill - Kirkwood , where apartments go for $2,079/month, followed by Sugarfoot with $1,669 If you’re looking to rent in Gainesville’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Hazel Heights - Capri , where renters pay $1,492 on average, and Ridgeview - Forest Ridge , where the average monthly rent is $1,553.

What is the average rent in Gainesville?

The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,771. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Gainesville, FL

Last updated March 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,771	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	$2,303
Springhill - Kirkwood	$2,079
Phoenix	$1,735
Sugarfoot	$1,669
Ridgeview - Forest Ridge	$1,553
Stephen Foster	$1,499
Hazel Heights - Capri	$1,492
Duckpond - Highland Court Manor	$1,395
Suburban Heights	$1,109
Hidden Lake - Pinderidge	$1,093

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Hidden Lake - Pinderidge, where the average rent goes for $1,093/month, Suburban Heights, where renters pay $1,109/mo on average, and Duckpond - Highland Court Manor, where the average rent goes for $1,395/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Hazel Heights - Capri ($1,492), Stephen Foster ($1,499), and Ridgeview - Forest Ridge ($1,553), where the asking prices are below the average Gainesville rent of $1,771/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville are Phoenix ($1,735), Springhill - Kirkwood ($2,079) and University Park ($2,303).

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 $1,735. Next up is Springhill - Kirkwood, where apartments go for $2,079/month, followed by Sugarfoot with $1,669 If you’re looking to rent in Gainesville’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Hazel Heights - Capri, where renters pay $1,492 on average, and Ridgeview - Forest Ridge, where the average monthly rent is $1,553.

Gainesville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

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

$1,395

Duckpond - Highland Court Manor rent is 21% lower than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,395

$1,492

Hazel Heights - Capri rent is 16% lower than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,492

How Gainesville Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Jacksonville	$1,495
Miami	$2,707
Tampa	$2,047
Cape Coral	$1,919
Kissimmee	$1,811
Orlando	$1,842
Fort Myers	$1,815
Lakeland	$1,548
Gainesville	$1,771
Port St. Lucie	$2,108
Fort Lauderdale	$2,736
Ocala	$1,516
Middleburg	$1,739
Fleming Island	$1,656
Palatka	$1,290

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 $138.57. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.