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Gainesville, VA Area Guide

The relaxing lifestyle of the countryside, with D.C. just a short hop away

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Schools Lake Golf Nature Outdoors Upscale Family Friendly

Gainesville is a small suburban community located about 35 miles west of Washington, D.C. Boasting terrific schools and an exceptionally low crime rate, Gainesville has become popular with D.C.-area commuters seeking the tranquility of the countryside, with upscale apartments, townhomes, and houses dominating the rental market. Residents enjoy close access to several large malls and retail centers in town, which have made Gainesville one of the region’s most popular shopping destinations.

The area surrounding the community is rich with natural attractions and historic landmarks, including Manassas National Battlefield Park and Lake Manassas. To the east, the Jiffy Lube Live amphitheater hosts major concerts and other special events throughout the year, attracting thousands from all over the region.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Gainesville, VA is $2,401 for one bedroom, $2,734 for two bedrooms, and $3,363 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gainesville has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,401/month
916 Sq Ft
House
$4,674/month
4,518 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,990/month
1,431 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gainesville, VA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Glenkirk Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

George G. Tyler Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Buckland Mills Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Bull Run Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Gainesville Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Conway Robinson State Forest
  • Manassas National Battlefield Park
  • Prince William Trails and Stream Coalition
  • Bull Run Regional Park

Airports

  • Washington Dulles International
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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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 2026.