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ZIP 32603

Pop. 7,419·Alachua County·339th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$2,106/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.2%
vs US Median
+$141
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 32603 · $2,106
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$1,890
Research median
$1,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$25,272/yr
At $2,106/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyAlachua County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32603 (Gainesville, FL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 73.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,419
Median income
$13,408
Median age
20.9
Renters
90.3%
Age distribution
84.4%
Under 183.7%
18–3484.4%
35–549.1%
55–641%
65+1.8%
Gender
55.7%
44.3%
Male55.7%
Female44.3%
Race & ethnicity
71.6%
15.3%
White71.6%
Black3.6%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian11.6%
Education (25+)
19.8%
73.3%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma3.2%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+73.3%
Housing tenure
90.3%
Owner9.7%
Renter90.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32603 in Gainesville, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$18,380 → $13,408
down 27.1%
Population
5,625 → 7,419
up 31.9%
Renter share
89.4% → 90.3%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
69.4% → 73.3%
+3.9 pts

Household income in the area moved from $18,380 to $13,408 across the same window, down 27.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,625 to 7,419 between 2021 and 2024, a 31.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 69.4% to 73.3%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 32603 covers Gainesville, FL. The median rent here is $2,106/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 188% of local median household income ($13,408/yr), ZIP 32603 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32603?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32603 (Gainesville, FL) is $2,106. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32603 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32603's median rent of $2,106/mo is $141 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32603 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32603 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #339 out of 669 ZIPs at $2,106/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32603?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,106/mo in ZIP 32603. The local median household income is $13,408/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32603?

Rent in ZIP 32603 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 32603 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32603 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,106/mo, rent takes approximately 188% of the local median household income ($13,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32603 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 32603 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 90.3% of ZIP 32603 households are renters, while 9.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 32603 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 32603 compare to the rest of Gainesville?

ZIP 32603 is pricier than Gainesville as a whole. At $2,106/mo, it's $449 above the Gainesville citywide median of $1,657/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32603 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32603 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
188%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,106/mo, rent takes ~188% of ZIP 32603's median household income ($13,408/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32603 188%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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