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Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, GA

What is the average rent in Gainesville, GA?

$1,326/month

Average Rent

738 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Gainesville, GA is $1,326 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Gainesville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gainesville, you can expect to pay about $1,173 per month for a studio, $1,326 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,541 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,937 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,173/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,326/month
738 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,541/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,937/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,907/month
822 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,026/month
1,866 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,657/month
2,706 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,011/month
1,673 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gainesville, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $10 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Gainesville, GA
Last Updated September 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gainesville, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
8% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

Based on current rent prices, Lake Lanier Club, Miramar and Brenau Quarter are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lake Lanier Club
$1,312/month
841 Sq Ft
Miramar
$1,421/month
810 Sq Ft
Brenau Quarter
$1,554/month
705 Sq Ft
Midtown
$1,588/month
749 Sq Ft
Conference Center
$1,588/month
749 Sq Ft
Downtown Gainesville
$1,656/month
711 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Gainesville, Midtown and Conference Center are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Gainesville
$1,656/month
711 Sq Ft
Midtown
$1,588/month
749 Sq Ft
Conference Center
$1,588/month
749 Sq Ft
Brenau Quarter
$1,554/month
705 Sq Ft
Miramar
$1,421/month
810 Sq Ft
Lake Lanier Club
$1,312/month
841 Sq Ft

Which Gainesville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Gainesville with the most apartments available are Downtown Gainesville, Brenau Quarter and Lake Lanier Club .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Gainesville
$1,656/month
711 Sq Ft
Brenau Quarter
$1,554/month
705 Sq Ft
Lake Lanier Club
$1,312/month
841 Sq Ft
Miramar
$1,421/month
810 Sq Ft
Midtown
$1,588/month
749 Sq Ft
Conference Center
$1,588/month
749 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gainesville, GA?

Because the average rent in Gainesville is $1,326, you’ll want to make about $4,420 per month or $53,040 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Gainesville, GA

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Apartment Averages

Lake Lanier Club

Gainesville, GA

Downtown Gainesville

Gainesville, GA

Studio
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$1,377/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,477/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,676/month
Three Bedroom
-
$2,009/month
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Prose Gainesville

Prose Gainesville

900 Mountaintop Ave,
Gainesville, GA 30501

$1,299 - $1,845

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Livano Limestone Springs

Livano Limestone Springs

3700 Limestone Pky,
Gainesville, GA 30501

$1,485 - $2,615

1-3 Beds

MAA Lake Lanier

MAA Lake Lanier

1701 Dawsonville Hwy,
Gainesville, GA 30501

$1,133 - $3,443

1-3 Beds

The National

The National

111 Green St SE,
Gainesville, GA 30501

$1,345 - $3,048

1-3 Beds

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  • 856

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  • 186,728

    Units

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2 Communities in Gainesville
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    Communities

  • 17,789

    Units

  • 51

    Cities

2 Communities in Gainesville
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  • 6,612

    Units

  • 36

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2 Communities in Gainesville
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RAM Partners
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  • 73,813

    Units

  • 166

    Cities

1 Community in Gainesville
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  • 218

    Communities

  • 62,788

    Units

  • 118

    Cities

1 Community in Gainesville
MAA
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  • 217

    Communities

  • 75,501

    Units

  • 94

    Cities

1 Community in Gainesville
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    Communities

  • 22,862

    Units

  • 85

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1 Community in Gainesville

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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