Prose Gainesville
900 Mountaintop Ave,
Gainesville, GA 30501
$1,299 - $1,845
1-2 Beds
$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.
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $10 less per month.
Based on current rent prices, Lake Lanier Club, Miramar and Brenau Quarter are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville.
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Gainesville, Midtown and Conference Center are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville.
The neighborhoods in Gainesville with the most apartments available are Downtown Gainesville, Brenau Quarter and Lake Lanier Club .
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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