The National
111 Green St SE,
Gainesville, GA 30501
$1,370 - $3,048
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, GA
What is the average rent in Gainesville, GA?
$1,347/month
Average Rent
748 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Gainesville, GA is $1,347 per month. This is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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 $1,152 per month for a studio, $1,347 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 $1,918 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Gainesville, GA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Gainesville, GA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
6%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
47%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
10%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?
Based on current rent prices, Lake Lanier Club, Downtown Gainesville and Brenau Quarter are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?
Based on current rent prices, Midtown, Brenau Quarter and Downtown Gainesville are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville.
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Which Gainesville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Gainesville with the most apartments available are Downtown Gainesville, Brenau Quarter and Midtown .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gainesville, GA?
Because the average rent in Gainesville is $1,347, you’ll want to make about $4,490 per month or $53,880 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.
How does Gainesville, GA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Gainesville, GA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.