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- Large open living, dining, kitchen
- Covered porch off of kitchen
Location
258 Forrest Ave, Gainesville, GA 30501, USA
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Amenities for 258 Forrest Ave
Features
| 2 Floors | Ceiling Fan |
| Central Air | Electric Heating |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Community
| Exterior Type: Cement Siding | Roof Type: Composition |
Grounds
| 2 Parking Spaces | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Ceiling Fans | View Type: City |
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About 258 Forrest Ave
Property Status: Active 2 bedroom 2.5 bathroom home in Downtown Gainesville off of Green Street. Large open Living, Dining, Kitchen. Covered porch off of kitchen. Both bedrooms have their own private bathroom - great for a roommate plan. Convenient to 985 and shopping. Walk to the Gainesville Square. Office Phone: (678) 936-9464 Copyright © 2026 First Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 258 Forrest Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1.0 miles away
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 4.9 miles away
- Priced higher than average
- 2-bedrooms are $75 more than the median rent in this area
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.9 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 30501 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Gainesville
2-bedroom apartments at 258 Forrest Ave cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Gainesville.
Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Gainesville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,540 |
| December 2024 | $1,536 |
| January 2025 | $1,524 |
| February 2025 | $1,541 |
| March 2025 | $1,561 |
| April 2025 | $1,638 |
| May 2025 | $1,674 |
| June 2025 | $1,613 |
| July 2025 | $1,596 |
| August 2025 | $1,569 |
| September 2025 | $1,550 |
| October 2025 | $1,542 |
| November 2025 | $1,498 |
| December 2025 | $1,528 |
| January 2026 | $1,555 |
| February 2026 | $1,550 |
| March 2026 | $1,576 |
| April 2026 | $1,600 |
| May 2026 | $1,600 |
| June 2026 | $1,584 |
| July 2026 | $1,600 |
| August 2026 | $1,606 |
| September 2026 | $1,625 |
| October 2026 | $1,579 |
| November 2026 | $1,598 |
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Can I afford to live at 258 Forrest Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$69,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $69,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,725.
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Schools near 258 Forrest Ave
Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School
695 fair st
gainesville, GA, 30501
PK, K-5Public
C
Centennial Arts Academy
852 century pl
gainesville, GA, 30501
PK, K-5Public
C+
New Holland Core Knowledge Academy
170 barn st
gainesville, GA, 30501
PK, K-5Public
B-
Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy
1340 enota ave ne
gainesville, GA, 30501
PK, K-5Public
B
Gainesville Exploration Academy
1145 mcever rd
gainesville, GA, 30504
PK, K-5Public
C+
Getting around Gainesville near 258 Forrest Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 258 Forrest Ave, Gainesville
Groceries
6/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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