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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Gainesville, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Gainesville rent stands today
Gainesville, GA rent slipped 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,870/month. Renters today are paying $65 less per month on average than last year, following a 1.1% month-over-month increase from last month.
Compared to national trends
Gainesville is 4.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a total rental inventory of 139 units. This positions Gainesville as a modestly priced market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro.
Price ranges
Studios in Gainesville run around $1,379/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,234/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,526/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,999/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,362/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Gainesville climbed 31.3% year over year, a notable increase compared to the overall citywide decline. This rise shows a distinct trend within the smallest bedroom segment against the broader market cooling.
Median rent
Median rent in Gainesville
$1,870/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,870 per month as of June 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $80 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gainesville
139
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gainesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gainesville, GA
Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Gainesville, GA
Rent prices in Gainesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $1,232 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,460.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,379 | 1% |  19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,233 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,525 | 6% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,999 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,362 | 5% | 9% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Gainesville, GA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,495 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $972 | 17% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,379
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,233
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,362
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
9%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Gainesville, GA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$972
Last 30 days
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gainesville, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Gainesville, GA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gainesville and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gainesville
4%lower than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, GA is 16% lower than the median rent in Auburn, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,875
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9%Discover rentals in Gainesville, GA
8h ago
2400 Waterside Oaks Dr Sw, Gainesville, GA 30504
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,021–$1,541
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3656 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30504
2 beds
1 bath
$1,330
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gainesville
311 Forrest Ave #C, Gainesville, GA 30501
4 beds
4 baths
$5,599
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
3255 Tanners Mill Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
773 Bradford St Se, Gainesville, GA 30501
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
3144 Old Cleveland Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Jun 7
3h ago
Verified
1100 Park Creek Ct, Gainesville, GA 30504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,238–$2,122
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2350 Windward Ln, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,336–$2,218
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 Washington St Nw, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,144–$5,804
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 Washington St Nw, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,144–$5,804
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
$1,870
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 15
2d ago
Verified
8920 Watersedge Ct, Gainesville, GA 30506
5 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
$2,775
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 22
3h ago
Verified
1100 Park Creek Ct, Gainesville, GA 30504
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,479–$2,122
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2350 Windward Ln, Gainesville, GA 30501
3 beds
2 baths
$1,788–$2,152
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
700 Washington St Nw, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,144–$5,804
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
604 Aspen Ln, Gainesville, GA 30504
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,803–$3,275
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gainesville, GA
Quick answers to common questions about the Gainesville rental market.
How much is rent in Gainesville?
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,870 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gainesville?
Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Gainesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gainesville is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $80 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gainesville?
To comfortably afford rent in Gainesville, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gainesville?
One-bedroom apartments in Gainesville averaged around $1,300 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,500 monthly. Both apartment types experienced rent decreases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 10.5% and two-bedrooms declining 4.9%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).