Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Gainesville, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where rent stands today
Gainesville, GA rents rose 3.1% year over year to a current median of $1,900/month. This reflects a modest increase compared to last year, with month-over-month rent also climbing 5.3% indicating recent upward momentum.
Compared to national trends
Gainesville rent sits essentially equal to the $1,900/month national median, offering a market that aligns closely with national rent levels despite its smaller inventory of 180 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,299/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,336/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,999/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,470/month in Gainesville, GA. The bedroom rent range shows a steady increase with unit size.
Median rent
Median rent in Gainesville
$1,900/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,900 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gainesville
180
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,591, whereas a house costs $2,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $1,336 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,583.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,299 |  21% | 35% | |
1 bedroom | $1,336 | 11% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,999 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,470 | 1% | 17% |
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 | $1,591 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,497 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $2,025 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $925 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
35%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,336
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,470
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
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
$1,591
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
4%
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
Equal to the the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, GA is 14% lower than the median rent in Auburn, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
3%$2,385
15%$2,375
2%$2,490
1%$2,200
23%$1,999
5%$1,974
8%$2,272
2%$2,100
6%$1,780
1%$2,097
6%$2,500
6%Discover rentals in Gainesville, GA
1d ago
2400 Waterside Oaks Dr Sw, Gainesville, GA 30504
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,021–$1,541
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gainesville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,265
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gainesville
3923 Fraser Cir #2, Gainesville, GA 30506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
4d ago
2516 Dana Cir Lot 17, Gainesville, GA 30507
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
9200 Lisa Cir #NA, Gainesville, GA 30506
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,995
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
6524 Medlock Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
1226 Bloomsbury Ln, Gainesville, GA 30501
5 beds
4 baths
$4,200
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
26m ago
Verified
1100 Park Creek Ct, Gainesville, GA 30504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,257–$2,102
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2350 Windward Ln, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,361–$2,138
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
700 Washington St Nw, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$5,857
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
2350 Windward Ln, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,361–$2,138
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,999
House for rent
Available Oct 21
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,110
$1,895
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 8
2d ago
Verified
700 Washington St Nw, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$5,857
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
622 Shallowford Rd Nw, Gainesville, GA 30504
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,893–$4,046
Apartment for rent
1d ago
208 Valley Green Dr, Gainesville, GA 30504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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 $1,900 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gainesville?
Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Gainesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gainesville is roughly the same as the national average.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gainesville?
To comfortably afford rent in Gainesville, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gainesville?
October offers the best rental rates in Gainesville, with rents running approximately 6.5% lower than the peak pricing season in May. This seasonal variation creates clear timing opportunities for renters looking to secure better rates throughout the year.
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).