Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Gainesville, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Gainesville
$3,000/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Gainesville is $3,000 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gainesville
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gainesville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gainesville, VA
Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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, VA
Rent prices in Gainesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $2,220, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $2,090 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,426.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  58% | 40% | |
1 bedroom | $1,399 | 1% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,235 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broad Run Oaks | $3,355 | |
Greenhill Crossing | $3,100 | |
Heritage Hunt | $2,900 | |
Lake Manassas | $3,500 | |
Somerset | $3,100 | |
Virginia Gateway | $3,200 | |
Virginia Oaks | $3,049 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,220 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,925 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $975 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
58%
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,235
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Somerset
Average rent
$3,100
Greenhill Crossing
Average rent
$3,100
Lake Manassas
Average rent
$3,500
Heritage Hunt
Average rent
$2,900
Virginia Oaks
Average rent
$3,049
Virginia Gateway
Average rent
$3,200
Broad Run Oaks
Average rent
$3,355
Apartments
Average rent
$2,220
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$975
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gainesville, VA, 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, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gainesville and Ashburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gainesville
58%higher than the national median
60%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, VA is 1% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,038
1%$2,425
8%$3,400
3%$3,222
39%$2,600
8%$2,500
48%$2,945
4%$2,666
7%$2,597
27%$3,135
2%$2,396
2%$3,100
8%Discover rentals in Gainesville, VA
4d ago
Somerset condo for rent in Gainesville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,842
$2,692
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gainesville
14173 Hunters Run Way, Gainesville, VA 20155
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gainesville
7022 Little Thames Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155
3 beds
4 baths
$2,850
House for rent
Available Jun 8
2d ago
Condo for rent in Gainesville
7931 Crescent Park Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lake Manassas condo for rent in Gainesville
14932 Alpine Bay Loop, Gainesville, VA 20155
4 beds
4 baths
$4,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lake Manassas house for rent in Gainesville
15713 Spyglass Hill Loop #NA, Gainesville, VA 20155
4 beds
5 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available Sep 5
2d ago
Verified
7351 Yountville Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090–$3,967
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Gainesville
7947 Crescent Park Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Verified
7351 Yountville Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090–$3,967
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Somerset condo for rent in Gainesville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,842
$2,692
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Greenhill Crossing townhouse for rent in Gainesville
3 beds
4 baths
$3,300
$3,150
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Heritage Hunt condo for rent in Gainesville
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Verified
7351 Yountville Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,090–$3,967
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Somerset house for rent in Gainesville
10545 Turning Grass Way, Gainesville, VA 20155
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gainesville
2 beds
4 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
7629 Huron Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
4d ago
Somerset condo for rent in Gainesville
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,842
$2,692
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
4d ago
Condo for rent in Gainesville
13941 Gary Fisher Trl, Gainesville, VA 20155
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
$2,850
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gainesville
7840 Old Carolina Rd, Gainesville, VA 20155
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Gainesville
7121 Little Thames Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155
1 bed
1.5 baths
$1,150
House for rent
Available Oct 5
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Frequently asked questions for Gainesville, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Gainesville rental market.
How much is rent in Gainesville?
The average rent in Gainesville is $3,000 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gainesville?
Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Gainesville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gainesville is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gainesville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Heritage Hunt ($2,900/mo), Virginia Oaks ($3,049/mo), and Somerset ($3,100/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gainesville?
To comfortably afford rent in Gainesville, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gainesville?
November offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Gainesville, with the least competitive rental market and reduced demand. April sees the lowest rents while September has the highest, with roughly a 20% difference between these months.
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).