Gainesville, FL rental market

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Gainesville, FL is $1,606.

Average rent

$1,606

Month-over-month change

-$5

Year-over-year change

+$6

Available rentals

974

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $400 to $13,747.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$06
$50029
$60012
$70022
$80019
$90041
$1,00053
$1,100107
$1,200105
$1,30088
$1,40080
$1,50084
$1,60074
$1,70077
$1,80054
$1,90047
$2,00052
$2,10045
$2,20051
$2,30031
$2,40035
$2,50034
$2,60029
$2,70020
$2,80018
$2,90021
$3,00017
$3,10012
$3,20014
$3,3005
$3,4004
$3,5003
$3,6006
$3,7003
$3,8001
$3,9008
$4,0007
$4,1004
$4,2004
$4,3004
$4,4008
$4,5004
$4,6001
$4,7001
$4,8001
$5,000+14

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $6 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,525$1,650
Feb$1,575$1,600
Mar$1,595$1,600
Apr$1,550$1,600
May$1,600$1,650
Jun$1,600$1,600
Jul$1,634No data
Aug$1,630No data
Sep$1,580No data
Oct$1,549No data
Nov$1,600No data
Dec$1,600No data

Market temperature

The Gainesville, FL rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Gainesville, FL is 20% lower than the national average.

Gainesville, FLvs.

$1,606

$2,010

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Gainesville, FL?

The average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,606.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Gainesville, FL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Gainesville, FL is $1,030 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL is $1,200 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL is $1,450 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL is $2,025 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL is $4,746 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Gainesville, FL?

Houses in Gainesville, FL rent between $400 - $13,747 with an average rent of $1,606.

8. How has the rent in Gainesville, FL changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Gainesville, FL increased by $6

9. How much has the rent in Gainesville, FL increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Gainesville, FL decreased by $5

10. How many available rentals are there in Gainesville, FL?

There are currently 974 rentals available in Gainesville, FL.

11. How do rent prices in Gainesville, FL compare with the national average?

The average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,606 — 20.1% lower the national average of $2,010.

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