Moving to Gainesville, FL
Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
University of Florida town with oak-lined streets, cheap student housing, and a quieter Florida pace.
- Population: 141,085
- Median 2BR rent: $1,500/mo
- Typical local mover cost: $800-$2,600
- Popular neighborhoods: Duckpond, Haile Plantation, Tower Road, Sugarfoot, Forest Ridge
August move-in week for UF clogs Archer Road and SW 13th Street for two weeks straight. Move in late July or after September 1 to avoid the chaos.
Climate: Hot humid summers, mild winters.
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