Welcome to Gainesville!
The city has been ranked as one of National Geographic Adventure's "Best places to live and play" (emphasis: play)
Gainesville Apartment Renter's Guide
Gainesville Apartment Renter's Guide
Overview
Population: 133,997
Population Density: 2,124.7 people/sq mile
Median Age: 28
Percentage of Family Households: 38%
Median Annual Income: $40,822 / year
Median Rent: $1,103 / month
What locals are saying
Welcome to Gainesville!
Get to Know Gainesville
The city has been ranked as one of National Geographic Adventure's "Best places to live and play" (emphasis: play). Affordable housing, great music and nightlife, and lots of arts and cultural events.
Go to Gainesville in August, close your eyes and spit, and chances are it'll land on an apartment that is affordable and has a flexible lease. With the predominance of move-in bonuses around this time of year, landlords are literally paying tenants to take property off their hands. Yes, there will be close to 10,000 other people blindly spitting around town, but by and large, the early fall rental market in Gainesville is approximately the same as shooting fish in a bottle.
Newer developments frequently described as "luxury," regardless of their location, have a more rigorous application process and are more heavily managed. Keep this in mind when settling at these establishments.
Transportation
Great public transportation--including reliable city transit. Gainesville is also incredibly bike and foot friendly, making alternative transportation easy, popular and fun.
Driving around town is also pretty easy-peasy. I-75 lies to the west of town, running from the mall south, and remains pretty clear throughout the day. Though Gainesville is subject to any small city's rush hour, you can generally commute to and from anywhere in the metropolitan area in 30 minutes or less.
So welcome home to Gainesville.You'll benefit from the fun, cultural vibes of this north-central Florida city!
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Gainesville Demographics
How diverse is Gainesville?
The representation of ethnic minorities in Gainesville is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Gainesville are White (54.6%), Black Or African American (22.4%), Hispanic Or Latino (12.2%), Asian (6.2%), Two Or More (3.7%), Other (0.8%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%).
What does the age breakdown look like for Gainesville residents?
The median age in Gainesville is 28 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.
How diverse is Gainesville?
The representation of ethnic minorities in Gainesville is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Gainesville are White (54.6%), Black Or African American (22.4%), Hispanic Or Latino (12.2%), Asian (6.2%), Two Or More (3.7%), Other (0.8%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%).
What does the age breakdown look like for Gainesville residents?
The median age in Gainesville is 28 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.
Gainesville Crime
Overall Crime
Above Average
Overall crime in Gainesville is above average in comparison to the national average.
Violent Crime
Above Average
The level of violent crime in Gainesville is above average compared to the national average violent crime rate.
Property Crime
Above Average
The level of property crime in Gainesville is above average compared to the national average property crime rate.
Top Schools in Gainesville
Elementary Schools
7 /10
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
PublicK-12
PublicK-121,153 Students
5 Reviews
1,153Students
5 Reviews
6 /10
Littlewood Elementary School
PublicPK-5
PublicPK-5729 Students
8 Reviews
729Students
8 Reviews
6 /10
Stephen Foster Elementary School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5519 Students
4 Reviews
519Students
4 Reviews
Middle Schools
7 /10
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
PublicK-12
PublicK-121,153 Students
5 Reviews
1,153Students
5 Reviews
6 /10
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public6-12
Public6-12280 Students
5 Reviews
280Students
5 Reviews
5 /10
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Public6-8
Public6-8692 Students
10 Reviews
692Students
10 Reviews
High Schools
7 /10
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
PublicK-12
PublicK-121,153 Students
5 Reviews
1,153Students
5 Reviews
6 /10
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public6-12
Public6-12280 Students
5 Reviews
280Students
5 Reviews
5 /10
Gainesville High School
Public9-12
Public9-121,877 Students
13 Reviews
1,877Students
13 Reviews
What Renters Say about Gainesville
Apartment List has released the results for Gainesville from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
81%
Parks and Outdoor Activities
79%
Pet Friendliness
69%
Public Transit
63%
Quality of Schools
62%
Weather
61%
Commute Time
60%
Safety and Crime Rate
56%
State and Local Taxes
51%
Jobs and Career Opportunities
51%
Affordability
49%
Social Life
35%
Dating
What's Trending in Gainesville
Trending Gainesville neighborhoods on Apartment List
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Check out 234 verified apartments for rent in Gainesville, FL with rents starting as low as $500. Prices shown are base rent prices and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
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The Galen
1626 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 632-1097
$1,329
3 units available
1 bed
In unit laundry, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Stainless steel, Pool + more
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St. Croix Apartments
801 SW 5th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32601 (352) 604-3617
$1,100
6 units available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Pinnacle Point
3640 Southwest 20th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32607 (352) 558-2265
$1,375
4 units available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Ceiling fan + more
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North Pointe Villas
6602 Northwest 25th Terrace, Gainesville FL 32653 (352) 306-2974
$975+
6 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
W/D hookup, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Recently renovated, Ceiling fan + more
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The Osler
1906 Southwest 14 Terrace, Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 723-5891
$1,399
1 unit available
1 bed • 2 bed
In unit laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Stainless steel, 24hr gym + more
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Silver Creek Apartments
3009 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 525-4134
$1,199+
7 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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The Point
3100 SW 35th Pl, Gainesville FL 32608 (270) 675-1872
$1,050+
16 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Cable included + more
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Sweetwater on 16th
205 Southeast 16th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32601 (352) 488-2293
$1,249+
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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The Commons
2001 SW 16th St, Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 660-0910
$1,099+
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Cable included + more
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The Trails
3230 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville FL 32608 (732) 387-6393
$1,195
1 unit available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Walk in closets, Gym + more
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Magnolia Apartment Residences
20 Southeast 2nd Place, Gainesville FL 32601 (352) 697-7931
$1,550+
5 units available
Studio • 2 bed
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Parking, Gym, Air conditioning + more
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Casablanca West
2735 SW 35th Place #1907, Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 290-8012
$1,375+
7 units available
2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Parking, Pool + more
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Liv Apartments
1902 Southwest 42nd Way, Gainesville FL 32607 (352) 290-2608
$1,050+
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, Parking, 24hr gym + more
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The Mayfair
6001 SW 75th Terrace, Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 707-9922
$1,670+
13 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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City Place at Celebration Pointe
4802 SW 34th PL, Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 747-8163
$1,453+
Rent Savings
13 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher + more
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Legacy At Fort Clarke
1505 Fort Clarke Boulevard, Gainesville FL 32606 (352) 520-3029
$1,278+
Rent Savings
82 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, Garage, 24hr gym + more
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Uptown Village Apartments
3780 Northwest 24th Boulevard, Gainesville FL 32605 (352) 763-3460
$1,463+
37 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
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Tara St. Augustine Townhomes
3891 NW 63rd Drive, Gainesville FL 32606 (864) 619-0947
$2,099
4 units available
3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
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Oak Isle Cottages
6499 Southwest 44th Street, Gainesville FL 32608 (352) 570-3065
$1,825+
Rent Savings
14 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Pet friendly, New construction, 24hr maintenance + more
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Residences at Markets West
7400 SW 13th Rd., Gainesville FL 32607 (334) 432-8682
$1,499+
Rent Savings
28 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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The Earl
124 SW 62nd St., Gainesville FL 32607 (571) 496-8779
$1,310+
Rent Savings
13 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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The Marlow Gainesville
1880 Southwest 43rd Street, Gainesville FL 32607 (717) 325-4109
$1,647+
Rent Savings
54 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Stainless steel, Walk in closets, Pool + more
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Century Town Center
3980 Southwest 24th Avenue, Gainesville FL 32607 (352) 327-3485
$1,399+
Rent Savings
10 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
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39th Ave Apartments
1101 NW 39th Ave St, Gainesville FL 32609 (205) 270-5583
$1,349+
Rent Savings
5 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
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* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List
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Searching for an apartment for rent in Gainesville, FL? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 234 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Gainesville. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,439 for a studio, $1,433 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,666 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you are looking for a deal, keep an eye out for a red pulsing icon that indicates rent specials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Gainesville, the average rent is $1,439 for a studio, $1,433 for a 1-bedroom, $1,666 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,947 for a 3-bedroom. For more information on rental trends in Gainesville, check out our monthly Gainesville Rent Report.
You can find the lowest-priced apartments in Gainesville by using the cheap apartments filter.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Gainesville apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Gainesville.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Gainesville. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include University of Florida, University of North Florida, Santa Fe College, Edward Waters College, College of Central Florida, and Jacksonville University.