Average Rent in Gainesville, VA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Gainesville, VA

Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased 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, VA

Rent prices in Gainesville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $2,435, whereas a house costs $3,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainesville run $2,285 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,627.


Studio	$1,927	58%	21%
1 bedroom	$1,772	20%	2%
2 bedroom	$2,200	3%	14%
3 bedroom	$2,970	1%	3%
4 bedroom	$3,587	1%	4%

		Listings
Broad Run Oaks	$3,000
Greenhill Crossing	$3,075
Heritage Hunt	$2,750
Lake Manassas	$3,800
Somerset	$3,115
Virginia Gateway	$3,200
Virginia Oaks	$3,000


Apartments	$2,435	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,850	1%	No Change
Houses	$3,125	5%	No Change
Rooms	$700	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,927

Last 30 days

58%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,772

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,970

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,587

Last 30 days

Last year

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$2,946

52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100

60%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gainesville, VA is 5% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.

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Discover rentals in Gainesville, VA

5d+ ago

Greenhill Crossing townhouse for rent in Gainesville

Master Bedroom

7025 Rogue Forest Ln #1, Gainesville, VA 20155

1 bed

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available Sep 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gainesville

14863 Chimbote Ct, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gainesville

CONDOS - Colonial - GAINESVILLE, VA

7166 Little Thames Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,650

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gainesville

SINGLE_FAMILY - GAINESVILLE, VA

13209 Thornton Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,850

House for rent

5d+ ago

Somerset townhouse for rent in Gainesville

TOWNHOME - Colonial - GAINESVILLE, VA

15109 Gaffney Cir, Gainesville, VA 20155

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,900

House for rent

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Gainesville

Two Car Garage Convenient To RT66

7022 Little Thames Dr, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

4 baths

$2,900

House for rent

Available Jun 8

5d+ ago

Somerset condo for rent in Gainesville

7408 Brunson Cir, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,942

Condo for rent

Available Aug 10

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Gainesville

TOWNHOME - Colonial - GAINESVILLE, VA

14216 Legend Glen Ct, Gainesville, VA 20155

3 beds

3 baths

$2,950

House for rent

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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 $2,946 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gainesville?

Average rent prices in Gainesville have increased 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 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,006 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gainesville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville are Heritage Hunt ($2,750/mo), Virginia Oaks ($3,000/mo), and Broad Run Oaks ($3,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gainesville?

To comfortably afford rent in Gainesville, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/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 2025 data, one-bedroom apartments in Gainesville averaged around $2,020/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,670/month. Current July 2026 data shows minimal inventory with sharp declines across all property types from the previous year's average of around $2,710/month.

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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