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 May 2026, the average rent in Gainesville, FL is $1,650 per month, which is 14% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,650

1.0%$16 increase month-over-month

3.1%$50 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,015

APARTMENTS

$1,319

HOUSES

$2,200

TOWNHOUSES

$1,595

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Gainesville, FL at $1,319 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Townhomes average $1,595 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,447
3 Bedrooms	$2,005
4 Bedrooms	$2,350
All	$1,650

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Gainesville, FL is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,447 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,005 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,350 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$600
2 Bedrooms	$1,550
3 Bedrooms	$1,950
4 Bedrooms	$226
All	$1,595

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Gainesville, FL is $600 per month, followed by $1,550 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,950 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $226 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$715
All	$1,350

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Gainesville, FL is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $715 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,675
3 Bedrooms	$2,150
4 Bedrooms	$2,800
All	$2,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Gainesville, FL is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,675 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,150 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,800 for a 4 bedroom house.