Gainesville, FL Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,009, a 10% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,122.

Studio apartments in Gainesville rent for $821 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $791 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,016.

Average Rent in Gainesville, FL

Last updated May 2018
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $1,009 $821 $791 $1,016 $1,363
Y-o-Y Change -10% 12% 3% -1% 3%
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

  • $501-$70015%
  • $701-$1,00034%
  • $1,001-$1,50033%
  • $1,501-$2,0009%
  • > $2,0009%

Gainesville, FL Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
May / 2018 $1,009 $821 $791 $1,016 $1,363
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
Jan / 2015 $1,015 $655 $684 $928 $1,246
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Average Rent in Gainesville, FL By Neighborhood

Hazel Heights - Capri
$1,173
Suburban Heights
$1,173
Phoenix
$1,030
Springhill - Kirkwood
$1,018
University Park
$979
Sugarfoot
$978
Duckpond - Highland Court Manor
$952
Stephen Foster
$952
Duval & Eagle Eyes
$838
Gainesville Regional Airport
$838
Hidden Lake - Pinderidge
$800

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Hidden Lake - Pinderidge, where the average rent goes for $800/month, Duval & Eagle Eyes, where renters pay $838/mo on average, and Gainesville Regional Airport, where the average rent goes for $838/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Duckpond - Highland Court Manor ($952), Stephen Foster ($952), and Sugarfoot ($978), where the asking prices are below the average Gainesville rent of $1,009/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville are Phoenix ($1,030), Hazel Heights - Capri ($1,173) and Suburban Heights ($1,173).

Gainesville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.
Neighborhood

Rent in Duckpond - Highland Court Manor is 14% higher than in Duval & Eagle Eyes

$952

Duckpond - Highland Court Manor rent is 6% lower than Gainesville average

All rentals $952
Studio $917
1 Bed $676
2 Beds $898
3 Beds $1,506
$838

Duval & Eagle Eyes rent is 17% lower than Gainesville average

All rentals $838
Studio $475
1 Bed $639
2 Beds $838
3 Beds $919

How Does Gainesville Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
Gainesville $1,009 -10%
Alachua $867 4%
High Springs $905 1%
La Crosse $838 -6%
Newberry $955 7%

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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