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Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, VA

What is the average rent in Gainesville, VA?

$2,449/month

Average Rent

916 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Gainesville, VA is $2,449 per month. This is 49% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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, $2,449 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,762 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,113 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,449/month
916 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,762/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,113/month
1,465 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,929/month
3,996 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,999/month
1,020 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gainesville, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.9%, which averages out to $120 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Gainesville, VA
Last Updated April 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 $2,449, you’ll want to make about $8,163 per month or $97,956 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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Gainesville, VA

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7351-7351 Yountville Dr,
Gainesville, VA 20155

$2,518 - $8,676 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Somerset Pointe

Somerset Pointe

14701 Deming Dr,
Gainesville, VA 20155

$1,756 - $2,420 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

7025 Rogue Forest Ln

7025 Rogue Forest Ln

7025 Rogue Forest Ln,
Gainesville, VA 20155

$950 Plus Fees

1 Bed

14307 Newbern Loop

14307 Newbern Loop

14307 Newbern Loop,
Gainesville, VA 20155

$1,500 Plus Fees

1 Bed

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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.

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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