Gainesville, FL Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,657
1-year change
+5.7%
$89/mo
5-year change
+32.5%
$406/mo
10-year change
+74.2%
$706/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Gainesville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$901/mo0.0%
2016$941/mo+4.4%+4.4%
2017$996/mo+5.8%+10.5%
2018$1,046/mo+5.0%+16.1%
2019$1,103/mo+5.4%+22.4%
2020$1,172/mo+6.3%+30.1%
2021$1,218/mo+3.9%+35.2%
2022$1,448/mo+18.9%+60.7%
2023$1,537/mo+6.1%+70.6%
2024$1,563/mo+1.7%+73.5%
2025$1,558/mo-0.3%+72.9%
2026$1,634/mo+4.9%+81.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Gainesville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Gainesville, FL was $887 in 2015-01 and is $1,657 as of 2026-06 — a change of $770 per month over 11 years.

How much has Gainesville rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Gainesville, FL has changed +32.5% ($406 per month). The current median is $1,657.

What has rent in Gainesville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Gainesville, FL has changed +74.2% ($706 per month). It is now $1,657.

Is rent in Gainesville going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Gainesville, FL has increased +5.7% ($89/mo). Current median: $1,657.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.