Gainesville, FL Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,618
1-year change
+2.0%
$32/mo
5-year change
+22.1%
$293/mo
10-year change
+73.0%
$683/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Gainesville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$884/mo—0.0%
2016$925/mo+4.6%+4.6%
2017$978/mo+5.7%+10.6%
2018$1,026/mo+4.9%+16.1%
2019$1,084/mo+5.7%+22.6%
2020$1,150/mo+6.1%+30.1%
2021$1,199/mo+4.3%+35.6%
2022$1,423/mo+18.7%+61.0%
2023$1,511/mo+6.2%+70.9%
2024$1,534/mo+1.5%+73.5%
2025$1,566/mo+2.1%+77.1%
2026$1,601/mo+2.2%+81.1%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Gainesville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Gainesville, FL was $870 in 2015-01 and is $1,618 as of 2026-09 — a change of $748 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 +22.1% ($293 per month). The current median is $1,618.

What has rent in Gainesville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Gainesville, FL has changed +73.0% ($683 per month). It is now $1,618.

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

Year over year, median rent in Gainesville, FL has increased +2.0% ($32/mo). Current median: $1,618.

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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.