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Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, GA

What is the average rent in Gainesville, GA?

$1,331/month

Average Rent

747 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Gainesville, GA is $1,331 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $1,177 per month for a studio, $1,331 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,544 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,930 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,177/month
455 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,331/month
747 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,544/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,930/month
1,453 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,278/month
570 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,770/month
1,073 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,152/month
1,789 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,564/month
2,391 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,340/month
1,208 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,457/month
1,290 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,023/month
1,675 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gainesville, GA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $18 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 March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gainesville, GA
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
49% $1,001 - $1,500/month
35% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Miramar
$1,447/month
810 Sq Ft
Lake Lanier Club
$1,468/month
859 Sq Ft
Downtown Gainesville
$1,535/month
720 Sq Ft
Brenau Quarter
$1,587/month
710 Sq Ft
Midtown
$1,594/month
754 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown
$1,594/month
754 Sq Ft
Brenau Quarter
$1,587/month
710 Sq Ft
Downtown Gainesville
$1,535/month
720 Sq Ft
Lake Lanier Club
$1,468/month
859 Sq Ft
Miramar
$1,447/month
810 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 Midtown .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Gainesville
$1,535/month
720 Sq Ft
Brenau Quarter
$1,587/month
710 Sq Ft
Midtown
$1,594/month
754 Sq Ft
Miramar
$1,447/month
810 Sq Ft
Lake Lanier Club
$1,468/month
859 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 $1,331, you’ll want to make about $4,436 per month or $53,232 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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Ava Oakwood

6000 Ava Ave,
Gainesville, GA 30504

$1,380 - $2,410 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Prose Gainesville

Prose Gainesville

900 Mountaintop Ave,
Gainesville, GA 30501

$1,464 - $1,851 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Allora Gainesville

Allora Gainesville

900 Elm Grove Ave,
Gainesville, GA 30501

$1,275 - $2,025

1-2 Beds

Tessa Shallowford Single-Family and Townhomes

Tessa Shallowford Single-Family and Townhomes

622 Shallowford Rd NW,
Gainesville, GA 30504

$2,042 - $3,027

2-4 Beds

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Greystar
  • 3,474

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  • 956,534

    Units

  • 896

    Cities

4 Communities in Gainesville
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Willow Bridge
  • 715

    Communities

  • 198,736

    Units

  • 340

    Cities

4 Communities in Gainesville
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Gallery Residential
  • 81

    Communities

  • 20,938

    Units

  • 58

    Cities

2 Communities in Gainesville
Broad Management
Broad Management
  • 42

    Communities

  • 6,734

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

2 Communities in Gainesville
RAM Partners
RAM Partners
  • 293

    Communities

  • 77,793

    Units

  • 169

    Cities

1 Community in Gainesville
ZRS Management
ZRS Management
  • 346

    Communities

  • 102,973

    Units

  • 138

    Cities

1 Community in Gainesville
MAA
MAA
  • 291

    Communities

  • 101,437

    Units

  • 116

    Cities

1 Community in Gainesville
Highmark Residential
Highmark Residential
  • 210

    Communities

  • 60,667

    Units

  • 116

    Cities

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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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