What's the average rent in Gainesville, FL?

Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, FL

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,600 per month, which is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,600

0.0%No change month over month

1.9%$30 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

787

APARTMENTS

$1,345

HOUSES

$2,200

TOWNHOUSES

$1,450

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Gainesville, FL at $1,345 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Townhomes average $1,450 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,385
3 Bedrooms	$1,947
4 Bedrooms	$2,400
All	$1,600

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Gainesville, FL is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,385 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,947 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,400 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,403
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	$776
All	$1,450

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Gainesville, FL is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,403 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,500 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $776 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,175
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	$793
All	$1,350

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL is $1,175 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,750 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $793 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$1,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,150
4 Bedrooms	$2,550
All	$2,200

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Gainesville, FL is $1,200 per month, followed by $1,600 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,150 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,550 for a 4 bedroom house.