Somerset Pointe
14701 Deming Dr,
Gainesville, VA 20155
$1,756 - $2,420
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, VA
What is the average rent in Gainesville, VA?
$2,258/month
Average Rent
916 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-7.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Gainesville, VA is $2,258 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making Gainesville one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gainesville, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,258 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,728 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,288 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Gainesville, VA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 7.5%, which averages out to $168 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, VA
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gainesville, VA?
Because the average rent in Gainesville is $2,258, you’ll want to make about $7,526 per month or $90,312 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, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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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.