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Last updated on June 23, 2026
Average rent in
Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 23, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Gainsboro
$1,150/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Gainsboro is $1,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gainsboro
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 9% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Gainsboro run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $870 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $835 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 |  1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hollins | $1,225 | |
Hurt Park | $1,100 | |
Melrose Rugby | $1,108 | |
Morningside | $1,100 | |
Riverdale | $1,150 | |
Walnut Hill | $1,137 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 1% | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$870
1 bedroom
Average rent
$835
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last year
9%
Hollins
Average rent
$1,225
Hurt Park
Average rent
$1,100
Melrose Rugby
Average rent
$1,108
Morningside
Average rent
$1,100
Riverdale
Average rent
$1,150
Walnut Hill
Average rent
$1,137
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
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
41%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA is 6% lower than the median rent in Hollins, Roanoke, VA.
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2 beds
1 bath
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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 $1,150 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gainsboro?
Average rent prices in Gainsboro have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Gainsboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gainsboro is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $46,000/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).