Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Gainesville, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Gainesville rent stands today
Gainesville, GA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Month over month rent cooled 2.1%.
Compared to national trends
Gainesville runs 4.6% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 144 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
In Gainesville, studios rent for about $1,397/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,595/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,488/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Gainesville
$1,850/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Gainesville is $1,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $90 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gainesville
144
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gainesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gainesville, GA
Average rent prices in Gainesville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,007. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,526.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,397 |  1% |  49% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,487 | 7% | 7% |
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 | $1,500 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,625 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,007 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $878 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
49%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,487
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
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
$1,500
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,007
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$878
Last 30 days
7%
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
5%lower than the national median
13%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
1%$2,500
4%$2,400
6%$2,500
5%$2,200
4%$2,095
7%$2,034
10%$2,225
3%$2,182
5%$1,890
2%$2,142
3%$2,647
7%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
Apartment for rent in Gainesville
3923 Fraser Cir #2, Gainesville, GA 30506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Gainesville
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Gainesville
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
1d 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
3492 Point View Cir, Gainesville, GA 30506
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
114 Washington St Se, Gainesville, GA 30501
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1100 Park Creek Ct, Gainesville, GA 30504
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,211–$2,108
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2350 Windward Ln, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,347–$2,196
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
700 Washington St Nw, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,207–$6,247
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
604 Aspen Ln, Gainesville, GA 30504
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,051–$4,147
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
700 Washington St Nw, Gainesville, GA 30501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,207–$6,247
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,020
$1,720
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 6
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,290
$1,960
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 18
10h ago
Verified
1100 Park Creek Ct, Gainesville, GA 30504
3 beds
2 baths
$1,701–$2,108
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
700 Washington St Nw, Gainesville, GA 30501
2 beds
2 baths
$1,248–$4,638
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
604 Aspen Ln, Gainesville, GA 30504
2–4 beds
2 baths
$2,051–$4,147
Price drop
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 $1,850 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gainesville?
Average rent prices in Gainesville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Gainesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gainesville is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 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 $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gainesville?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Gainesville average around $1,230/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,560/month. Both sizes have seen rent decreases from this time last year, with one-bedrooms down 9.7% and two-bedrooms down 1.3%.
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).