Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Gainesville, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Gainesville

$2,900/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gainesville is $2,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gainesville

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gainesville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Gainesville, VA

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, VA

Rent prices in Gainesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $2,580, whereas a house costs $2,990. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $2,488 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,472.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

4%

38%

1 bedroom

$1,595

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,250

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,980

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,250

8%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,980

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

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

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, VA is 9% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.

Discover rentals in Gainesville, VA

1524 Santander Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gainesville

Beautiful 2 bedroom walkout basement fo rent

1524 Santander Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

2 beds

1 bath

$1,699

House for rent

Available Jul 1

8010 Tysons Oaks Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lake Manassas apartment for rent in Gainesville

Basement Apartment

8010 Tysons Oaks Ct, Gainesville, VA 20155

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

14863 Chimbote Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gainesville

Apartment for rent

7407 Brunson Cir - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Somerset condo for rent in Gainesville

Brunson Circle condominium, Gainesville VA

7407 Brunson Cir, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,850

Condo for rent

Available Jun 15

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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 $2,900 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 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gainesville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Virginia Gateway ($2,750/mo), Greenhill Crossing ($2,850/mo), and Heritage Hunt ($2,950/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gainesville?

To comfortably afford rent in Gainesville, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gainesville?

Gainesville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,700 per month. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a decline and two-bedrooms seeing moderate growth compared to the previous 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).

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