Rent by ZIP · Alachua County
Rent in Gainesville, FL 32609
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,450 (+1.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,258 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,180 | $1,080 | +9.3% | $1,062–1,298 | $638 ±$189 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,220 | $1,180 | +3.4% | $1,098–1,342 | $971 ±$95 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,450 | $1,430 | +1.4% | $1,305–1,595 | $1,211 ±$181 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,820 | -2.2% | $1,602–1,958 | $1,636 ±$133 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,890 | +1.1% | $1,719–2,101 | $2,730 ±$782 |
Small Area FMRs for the Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 32609
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32608 | Gainesville | $1,640 | $1,481 |
| 32607 | Gainesville | $1,520 | $1,375 |
| 32606 | Gainesville | $1,870 | $1,770 |
| 32612 | Gainesville | $1,460 | – |
| 32605 | Gainesville | $1,760 | $1,465 |
| 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.