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Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, VA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Gainesville, VA is $2,394/month.

Rent in Gainesville is 44% higher than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,394/month

Average Rent

916 Sq Ft

Average Size

+3.5%

Change / Year

89

Available Apartments

Gainesville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Gainesville average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Gainesville average $2,394 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Gainesville average $2,749 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Gainesville average $3,257 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,394/month
916 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,749/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,257/month
1,524 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,339/month
1,594 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,427/month
4,202 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,078/month
1,597 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Gainesville, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $84 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Gainesville, VA

July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gainesville, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Gainesville is $2,394, you’ll want to make about $7,980 per month or $95,760 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.

City

Gainesville, VA

89 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Gainesville We Think You'll Love

SomerHill Farms Apartments

SomerHill Farms Apartments

7351-7351 Yountville Dr,
Gainesville, VA 20155

1-3 Beds | $2,385 - $3,388

Somerset Pointe

Somerset Pointe

14701 Deming Dr,
Gainesville, VA 20155

1-3 Beds | $1,778 - $2,651

Furnished Studio-Gainsville

Furnished Studio-Gainsville

14141 Dave's Store Ln,
Gainesville, VA 20155

Studio | $2,722

14470 Nebbiolo Dr

14470 Nebbiolo Dr

14470 Nebbiolo Dr,
Gainesville, VA 20155

3 Beds | $3,750

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Gainesville?

The average rent in Gainesville is $2,394 per month, which is 44.0% higher than the national average of $1,662.

What is the average rent for a house in Gainesville?

The average rent for a house in Gainesville, VA is $3,339 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Gainesville?

Rents in Gainesville, VA are increasing, with prices up 3.5% year-over-year and $84 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, VA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Virginia Gainesville Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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