Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Gainesville, FL HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 341,067.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,154/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
+29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,246/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
+30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,493/mo
↓ 5.7% YoY
+27% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,868/mo
↓ 7.3% YoY
+22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,977/mo
↓ 5.8% YoY
+13% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,176 | $1,154 | $-22 (-1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,308 | $1,246 | $-62 (-4.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,583 | $1,493 | $-90 (-5.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,016 | $1,868 | $-148 (-7.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,099 | $1,977 | $-122 (-5.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,840
$4,153/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$59,720
$4,977/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.