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1000 SW 62nd Blvd,
Gainesville, FL 32607
$1,350 - $1,900 | 2-4 Beds
Gainesville
Gainesville, FL
Area Guide
A top-notch college town and a cultural wellspring for North Central Florida
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It would be easy to characterize Gainesville as a pure college town—the University of Florida is home to over 50,000 students in a city of 130,000, and the campus is arguably the defining cultural hub of the community. Between the art exhibitions, concerts, lecture series, and, of course, the wildly popular Gator sporting events, the UF campus culture is a magnet for students, locals, and visitors alike.
But Gainesville has much more to offer than just an electric collegiate atmosphere. The historic Hippodrome State Theatre anchors the thriving Downtown district, which is packed with a vibrant assortment of bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. Local favorites like Flaco’s Cuban Bakery and Volta Coffee attract a steady stream of students and non-students alike at all hours of the day and night. The city’s abundant music venues are legendary for constantly hosting local, regional, and national acts, largely representing the alternative music scene – most notably, the music festival known simply as The Fest takes over much of Downtown every Halloween weekend.
Large swaths of town are filled with handsome, family-friendly suburban neighborhoods, with great public schools and city parks often within walking distance. Gainesville’s relative isolation from other urban areas means that plenty of unspoiled nature is ripe for exploration nearby, from tubing through the springs to hiking at Devil’s Millhopper to spotting bison (yes, real live bison) on Payne’s Prairie.
Explore the City
In Gainesville, everyone is a Gators fan
The historic Hippodrome State Theatre, originally a courthouse, was built in 1911
Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park includes a 120-foot-deep sinkhole
The University of Florida provides Gainesville residents with a variety of sports events
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Gainesville, FL is $982 for a studio, $1,240 for one bedroom, $1,501 for two bedrooms, and $1,783 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gainesville has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,240/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$2,176/month
1,352 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,378/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,525/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Gainesville, FL is 5.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Gainesville is 3.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $982 - $1,783. You can expect to pay 5.7% less for groceries, 5.1% less for utilities, and 8.3% less for transportation.
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Transportation
51
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
71
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Schools
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
Public
Grades K-12
1,287 Students
8
Kimball Wiles Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
862 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-5
775 Students
7
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public
Grades PK-12
271 Students
7
Public
Grades 5 & 9-12
2,540 Students
6
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
Public
Grades K-12
1,287 Students
8
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public
Grades PK-12
271 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
1,094 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
709 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
961 Students
4
P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School
Public
Grades K-12
1,287 Students
8
Professional Academy Magnet At Loften High School
Public
Grades PK-12
271 Students
7
Public
Grades 5 & 9-12
2,540 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
1,873 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
1,220 Students
4
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alfred A. Ring Park
- Univ of Florida Observatory
- Loblolly Woods Nature Park
- Morningside Nature Center
- McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity
Military Bases
Airports
- Gainesville Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.