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What Is the Average Rent in Gainesville city, Florida?

$1,296/month 6.8%vs 2023 ($1,214)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Gainesville city, Florida is $1,296/month (±$40), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $247,500 (±$6,472), and the median household income is $46,195/year. The unemployment rate in Alachua County, Florida was 5.3% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Gainesville city, Florida

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,296
Median Home Value$247,500
Median Household Income$46,195
Total Housing Units59,816
Renter-Occupied Units37,241
Renter-Occupied Share62%
Households Paying 50%+ Income14,653 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)5.3%

How does Gainesville city, Florida compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Florida.

Higher rent than 33% of cities in Florida · 554th of 821

Cheapest: Lake Kerr CDP($525)
Priciest: Siesta Key CDP($3,501)
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1South Beach CDP$3,501
1Key Biscayne village$3,501
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554Gainesville city(you are here)$1,296
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819Lake Kerr CDP$525
820Raleigh CDP$482
821Inglis town$344

ZIP codes in Gainesville city

11 ZIP codes overlap Gainesville city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Gainesville city, Florida?

The median gross rent in Gainesville city, Florida is $1,296/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Gainesville city, Florida?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Gainesville city, Florida is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Gainesville city, Florida?

The median home value in Gainesville city, Florida is $247,500 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Gainesville city are rent-burdened?

In Gainesville city, Florida, 14,653 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Gainesville city, Florida?

The median household income in Gainesville city, Florida is $46,195/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,296 has a margin of error of ±$40. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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