Innovation District

Gainesville, FL

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Innovation District - Gainesville, FL

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A tech hub on the rise between UF and downtown

Modern Convenient Growing Walkable Up-and-Coming

Located between Downtown Gainesville and the University of Florida, the Innovation District is the technological hub of the city. Initially referred to as Innovation Square, the Innovation District is home to numerous business offices, from burgeoning start-ups to industry leaders and everything in between.

The District contains a variety of luxury apartments available for rent and offers close proximity to countless rental houses on tranquil tree-lined streets. Residents typically choose the Innovation for its unparalleled convenience, touting a bevy of restaurants and coffeehouses in addition to work and entertainment options.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Innovation District is $1,626 for a studio, $997 for one bedroom, $1,475 for two bedrooms, and $2,632 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Innovation District has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 516 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,626/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 654 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $997/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 803 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,475/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,824 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,632/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

83

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

96

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Univ of Florida Observatory
  • Bivens Arm Nature Park
  • Alfred A. Ring Park
  • McGuire Center for Lepidoptera & Biodiversity
  • Florida Museum of Natural History

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.