← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Gainesville, FL, over the past three years
Rent in Gainesville, FL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,618
1-year change
+1.8%
3-year change
+5.1%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.8%
Rents in Gainesville rose +1.8%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +1.8% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Gainesville, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,618 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,616 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,616 |
| May 2026 | $1,618 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,617 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,614 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,610 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,602 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,596 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,600 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,599 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,597 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,590 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,594 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,592 |
| May 2025 | $1,591 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,577 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,570 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,558 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,553 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,548 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,547 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,553 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,555 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,553 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,546 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,545 |
| May 2024 | $1,544 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,542 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,535 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,526 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,521 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,509 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,508 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,511 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,527 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,540 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,380 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,620 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,850 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,120 |
City typical rent × FL bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 32601 | $1,437 | +6.2% |
| 32605 | $1,840 | +3.0% |
| 32606 | $1,735 | +2.3% |
| 32607 | $1,503 | +0.6% |
| 32608 | $1,608 | +1.0% |
| 32609 | $1,490 | +0.6% |
Negotiating a renewal in Gainesville
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Gainesville, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from +0.6% to +6.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.