Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Gainesville, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Gainesville

$2,900/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gainesville is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gainesville

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gainesville rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased 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 $2,272, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $1,643 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,322.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

60%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,275

No Change

13%

3 bedroom

$2,900

6%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,800

5%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

60%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

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 by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, VA is 3% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.

Discover rentals in Gainesville, VA

7025 Rogue Forest Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenhill Crossing townhouse for rent in Gainesville

Master Bedroom

7025 Rogue Forest Ln #1, Gainesville, VA 20155

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
16331 Lee Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gainesville

Residential Lease, GAINESVILLE, VA

16331 Lee Hwy, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7408 Brunson Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Somerset condo for rent in Gainesville

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,667

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
7049 Rogue Forest Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greenhill Crossing townhouse for rent in Gainesville

Residential Lease, GAINESVILLE, VA

7049 Rogue Forest Ln, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

3 baths

$2,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gainesville?

Average rent prices in Gainesville have decreased 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 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gainesville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Somerset ($2,800/mo), Virginia Oaks ($2,850/mo), and Virginia Gateway ($2,900/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?

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).

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