Studio Apartment Rent in Gainesville, FL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gainesville, Florida as of July 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $1,657 and +6% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Gainesville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gainesville
Compare Gainesville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Florida
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinewood | $360 |
| 2 | Palatka | $780 |
| 3 | Lake City | $840 |
| 4 | Belleview | $860 |
| 5 | Hernando | $860 |
| 6 | Crystal River | $865 |
| 7 | Treasure Island | $872 |
| 8 | Sebring | $875 |
| 9 | Auburndale | $910 |
| 10 | Bartow | $910 |
| 11 | Ocklawaha | $910 |
| 12 | Lake Alfred | $920 |
| 13 | Lake Placid | $930 |
| 14 | Cape Canaveral | $940 |
| 15 | Freeport | $940 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Florida
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Key Biscayne | $2,560 |
| 2 | Weston | $2,547 |
| 3 | Doral | $2,450 |
| 4 | Aventura | $2,390 |
| 5 | Loxahatchee | $2,380 |
| 6 | Parkland | $2,365 |
| 7 | Windermere | $2,360 |
| 8 | Lithia | $2,350 |
| 9 | Coral Gables | $2,235 |
| 10 | West Miami | $2,220 |
| 11 | Pembroke Pines | $2,220 |
| 12 | Miami Beach | $2,203 |
| 13 | Royal Palm Beach | $2,178 |
| 14 | The Hammocks | $2,170 |
| 15 | Apollo Beach | $2,170 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gainesville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gainesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newberry, FL | 15.3 mi | $1,260 | +$43 (+4%) |
| Lake City, FL | 33.5 mi | $840 | $-377 (-31%) |
| Ocala, FL | 38.4 mi | $1,045 | $-172 (-14%) |
| Middleburg, FL | 43.8 mi | $1,420 | +$203 (+17%) |
| Dunnellon, FL | 44.5 mi | $1,063 | $-154 (-13%) |
| Palatka, FL | 45.8 mi | $780 | $-437 (-36%) |
| Green Cove Springs, FL | 47.8 mi | $1,320 | +$103 (+8%) |
| Belleview, FL | 48.4 mi | $860 | $-357 (-29%) |
| Hernando, FL | 50.5 mi | $860 | $-357 (-29%) |
| Ocklawaha, FL | 51.8 mi | $910 | $-307 (-25%) |
| Oxford, FL | 53.4 mi | $1,210 | $-7 (-1%) |
| Orange Park, FL | 53.7 mi | $1,470 | +$253 (+21%) |
Studio rent in Gainesville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gainesville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gainesville, Florida is $1,217 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $1,657.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gainesville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,680 ($4,057/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gainesville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gainesville's studio median of $1,217 is +6% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gainesville rank for studio rent in Florida?
Among the 261 cities in Florida with studio data, Gainesville ranks #58 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gainesville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lake City ($840), Ocala ($1,045), Dunnellon ($1,063).