Rent by ZIP · Alachua County
Rent in Gainesville, FL 32608
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,640 (-1.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,412 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,330 | $1,290 | +3.1% | $1,197–1,463 | $1,315 ±$91 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,380 | $1,390 | -0.7% | $1,242–1,518 | $1,202 ±$42 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,670 | -1.8% | $1,476–1,804 | $1,481 ±$68 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $2,090 | -3.8% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,707 ±$139 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,210 | -2.3% | $1,944–2,376 | $1,708 ±$409 |
Small Area FMRs for the Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,471.
What renters pay in 32608
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32607 | Gainesville | $1,520 | $1,375 |
| 32609 | Gainesville | $1,450 | $1,211 |
| 32606 | Gainesville | $1,870 | $1,770 |
| 32605 | Gainesville | $1,760 | $1,465 |
| 32612 | Gainesville | $1,460 | – |
| 32603 | Gainesville | $1,370 | $1,118 |
Fair Market Rents across Alachua County, FL · All FL counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.