Rent in Gainesville, FL
Across Gainesville's 16 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,471 a month, with figures from $1,011–$1,770. The highest typical rent is in 32606 ($1,770) and the lowest in 32641 ($1,011). 9 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 7 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Alachua County pay about 0.96% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,197 | $638–$1,814 | 16 |
| 1 bed | $1,237 | $315–$1,328 | 16 |
| 2 beds | $1,471 | $1,011–$1,770 | 16 |
| 3 beds | $1,806 | $1,165–$2,178 | 16 |
| 4 beds | $1,933 | $925–$2,730 | 16 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Gainesville ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Gainesville, FL?
- About $1,471 a month: the median of the typical rents in 16 ZIP codes, which range from $1,011–$1,770. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Gainesville, FL?
- About $1,237 a month: the median of the typical rents in 16 ZIP codes, which range from $315–$1,328. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Gainesville, FL?
- About $1,806 a month: the median of the typical rents in 16 ZIP codes, which range from $1,165–$2,178. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Gainesville, FL?
- About $1,197 a month: the median of the typical rents in 16 ZIP codes, which range from $638–$1,814. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Gainesville, FL?
- About $1,933 a month: the median of the typical rents in 16 ZIP codes, which range from $925–$2,730. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Gainesville ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 32606 has the highest typical rent at $1,770 a month, and 32641 the lowest at $1,011.
- What is the property tax rate in Gainesville, FL?
- Owner-occupied homes in Alachua County pay a typical 0.96% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Gainesville rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).