Gainesville, FL Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,185, a 4% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,145.

Studio apartments in Gainesville rent for $778 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $809 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,070.

Average Rent in Gainesville, FL

Last updated Jan 2019
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $1,185 $778 $809 $1,070 $1,395
Y-o-Y Change 4% 2% 4% 3% 1%
Average Apartment Size 957 sq. ft. 380 sq. ft. 675 sq. ft. 978 sq. ft. 1,269 sq. ft.

The average size for a Gainesville apartment is 957 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 380 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 675. 2-bedroom apartments in Gainesville have an average size of 978 sq. ft.

Gainesville, FL Apartment Rent Ranges

  • < $5005%
  • $501-$70046%
  • $701-$1,00047%
  • $1,001-$1,5003%

Gainesville, FL Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Jan / 2019 $1,185 $778 $809 $1,070 $1,395
Jan / 2018 $1,182 $779 $806 $1,067 $1,392
Sept / 2017 $1,155 $770 $795 $1,048 $1,373
May / 2017 $1,145 $763 $777 $1,037 $1,381
Jan / 2017 $1,122 $735 $769 $1,022 $1,328
Sept / 2016 $1,118 $752 $752 $1,022 $1,327
May / 2016 $1,093 $724 $732 $1,001 $1,304
Jan / 2016 $1,074 $677 $724 $973 $1,292
Sept / 2015 $1,052 $734 $713 $969 $1,270
May / 2015 $1,033 $685 $693 $952 $1,261
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Average Rent in Gainesville, FL By Neighborhood

Duckpond - Highland Court Manor
$1,343
Stephen Foster
$1,343
Springhill - Kirkwood
$1,286
Phoenix
$1,210
Sugarfoot
$1,156
University Park
$1,148
Hazel Heights - Capri
$1,136
Suburban Heights
$1,136
Duval & Eagle Eyes
$929
Gainesville Regional Airport
$929
Hidden Lake - Pinderidge
$742

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Hidden Lake - Pinderidge, where the average rent goes for $742/month, Duval & Eagle Eyes, where renters pay $929/mo on average, and Gainesville Regional Airport, where the average rent goes for $929/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Hazel Heights - Capri ($1,136), Suburban Heights ($1,136), and University Park ($1,148), where the asking prices are below the average Gainesville rent of $1,185/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville are Springhill - Kirkwood ($1,286), Duckpond - Highland Court Manor ($1,343) and Stephen Foster ($1,343).

Gainesville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.
Neighborhood

Rent in Duckpond - Highland Court Manor is 45% higher than in Duval & Eagle Eyes

$1,343

Duckpond - Highland Court Manor rent is 13% higher than Gainesville average

All rentals $1,343
Studio $846
1 Bed $796
2 Beds $1,030
3 Beds $1,457
$929

Duval & Eagle Eyes rent is 22% lower than Gainesville average

All rentals $929
Studio $517
1 Bed $658
2 Beds $856
3 Beds $1,163

How Does Gainesville Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
Gainesville $1,185 4%
Alachua $862 1%
High Springs $929 2%
La Crosse $929 -1%
Newberry $988 0%

For more information about the Gainesville rental trends, check out our monthly rent report

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Gainesville apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

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