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Last updated on September 9, 2026
Average rent in
Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 9, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Gainsboro
$1,200/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Gainsboro is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gainsboro
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gainsboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA
Average rent prices in Gainsboro have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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
Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA
Rent prices in Gainsboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gainsboro is $1,012, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainsboro run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,012.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $895 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 |  4% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,323 | 6% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $1,623 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hollins | $1,495 | |
Hurt Park | $1,045 | |
Melrose Rugby | $1,095 | |
Morningside | $1,250 | |
Riverdale | $1,315 | |
Walnut Hill | $1,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,012 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,250 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,323
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,623
Last year
4%
Hollins
Average rent
$1,495
Hurt Park
Average rent
$1,045
Melrose Rugby
Average rent
$1,095
Morningside
Average rent
$1,250
Riverdale
Average rent
$1,315
Walnut Hill
Average rent
$1,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gainsboro, Roanoke, 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 Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Gainsboro and Hollins by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gainsboro
37%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA is 20% lower than the median rent in Hollins, Roanoke, VA.
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Frequently asked questions for Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Gainsboro rental market.
How much is rent in Gainsboro?
The average rent in Gainsboro is $1,200 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gainsboro?
Average rent prices in Gainsboro have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Gainsboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gainsboro is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gainsboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Gainsboro, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).