Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Gainesville, VA

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gainesville, VA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,800

increased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

19

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Gainesville, VA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%
59%
29%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

84%
16%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Gainesville, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Gainesville, VA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Gainesville, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Gainesville, VA is $2,243. A 1-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, VA costs about $1,782 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,388. Houses for rent in Gainesville, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,025.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,700

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,235

11%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,500

7%

12%

Studio

$1,375

13%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,235

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

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.

Compare rent prices in Gainesville, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Gainesville, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ashburn, VA.

Gainesville

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,050
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, VA is 8% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.

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1524 Santander Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Shared 2 bedroom walkout basement fo rent

1524 Santander Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

2 beds

1 bath

$999

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2d ago

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Somerset Pointe

14701 Deming Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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14558 Marlow St - Photo 1 of 1
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Townhouse for rent in Gainesville

$0 Security Deposit Option for Qualified Residents

14558 Marlow St, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

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Available Feb 6

7039 Sauvage Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Greenhill Crossing townhouse for rent in Gainesville

7039 Sauvage Ln, Gainesville, VA 20155

4 beds

3 baths

$2,750

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14319 Legend Glen Ct, Gainesville, VA 20155

4 beds

3 baths

$3,000

$2,800

Price drop

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8049 Crescent Park Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gainesville

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8049 Crescent Park Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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7584 Brunson Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Condo for rent

7411 Brunson Cir - Photo 1 of 1

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Somerset condo for rent in Gainesville

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7411 Brunson Cir, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

2 baths

$3,050

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