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ZIP 32608

Pop. 54,566·Alachua County·580th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,637/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$328
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ZIP 32608 · $1,637
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,390
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,210
Research median
$1,670/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,644/yr
At $1,637/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyAlachua County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32608 (Gainesville, FL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,566
Median income
$61,588
Median age
30.3
Renters
58.7%
Age distribution
14.9%
43%
21.7%
12.5%
Under 1814.9%
18–3443%
35–5421.7%
55–647.9%
65+12.5%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
57.5%
14.7%
15.1%
12.1%
White57.5%
Black14.7%
Hispanic15.1%
Asian12.1%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
13.9%
22.2%
59.5%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma13.9%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+59.5%
Housing tenure
41.3%
58.7%
Owner41.3%
Renter58.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32608 in Gainesville, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,174 → $1,637
up 39.4%
Income
$53,688 → $61,588
up 14.7%
Population
51,317 → 54,566
up 6.3%
Renter share
57.7% → 58.7%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
57.8% → 59.5%
+1.7 pts
Median age
29.3 → 30.3
+1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 32608 in Gainesville, FL has climbed from $1,174 to $1,637, a 39.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $53,688 to $61,588 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.7% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.3% since 2021, moving from about 51,317 residents to roughly 54,566. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 32608 in Gainesville, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 32608 covers Gainesville, FL. The median rent here is $1,637/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,670/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($61,588/yr), ZIP 32608 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32608?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32608 (Gainesville, FL) is $1,637. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32608 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32608's median rent of $1,637/mo is $328 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32608 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32608 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #580 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,637/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32608?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,637/mo in ZIP 32608. The local median household income is $61,588/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32608?

Rent in ZIP 32608 has increased 8.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32608 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32608 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,637/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($61,588/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32608 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 32608 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.7% of ZIP 32608 households are renters, while 41.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 32608 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 32608 compare to the rest of Gainesville?

ZIP 32608 is more affordable than Gainesville overall. At $1,637/mo, it's $20 below the Gainesville citywide median of $1,657/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32608 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32608 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,637/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 32608's median household income ($61,588/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32608 32%Benchmark 30%
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