Gainesville, FL Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Gainesville?

The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,707. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Gainesville, FL

Last updated March 2024
Average Rent Average Apartment Size
$1,707 1,015 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Gainesville?

The average size for a Gainesville, FL apartment is 1,015 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

32,269 or 60% of the households in Gainesville, FL are renter-occupied while 21,234 or 40% are owner-occupied.

Gainesville, FL rent trends

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Average Rent in Gainesville, FL By Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Hidden Lake - Pinderidge, where the average rent goes for $1,075/month, Duval & Eagle Eyes, where renters pay $1,220/mo on average, and Gainesville Regional Airport, where the average rent goes for $1,220/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Ridgeview - Forest Ridge ($1,550), Hazel Heights - Capri ($1,621), and Suburban Heights ($1,621), where the asking prices are below the average Gainesville rent of $1,707/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville are Springhill - Kirkwood ($1,739), Duckpond - Highland Court Manor ($1,828) and Stephen Foster ($1,828).

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 $1,629. Next up is Springhill - Kirkwood, where apartments go for $1,739/month, followed by Sugarfoot with $1,622 If you’re looking to rent in Gainesville’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out University Park, where renters pay $1,667 on average, and Hazel Heights - Capri, where the average monthly rent is $1,621.

Gainesville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.

Rent in Duckpond - Highland Court Manor is 50% higher than in Duval & Eagle Eyes

$1,828

Duckpond - Highland Court Manor rent is 7% higher than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,828
$1,220

Duval & Eagle Eyes rent is 29% lower than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,220

How Gainesville Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Jacksonville $1,499
Kissimmee $1,796
Miami $2,538
Tampa $1,920
Cape Coral $2,056
Orlando $1,902
Fort Myers $1,938
Port St. Lucie $1,882
Gainesville $1,707
Hollywood $2,029
Lakeland $1,524
Ocala $1,443
Green Cove Springs $1,142
Middleburg $1,870
Fleming Island $1,633
Palatka $1,297

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 $133.35. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.

Most Popular Apartments in Gainesville

2841 SW 13Th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
17 Units available
1 BED $1,180+
2 BEDS $1,395+
3+ BEDS $1,518+

3800 SW 34Th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
26 Units available
1 BED $1,075+
2 BEDS $1,250+
3+ BEDS $1,565+

2337 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Available
1 BED $1,525
2 BEDS $2,035
3 BEDS $2,300+

2323 SW 35Th Place - Office, Gainesville, FL 32608
Studio $900+
1 BED $1,140+
2 BEDS $1,260
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