
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA from $1,100 (7 Rentals)
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15832 Lee Carter Road

The Oaks - Senior 55 & Older

Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP

Colonial Village

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7839 W Point Ct
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Gainesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gainesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gainesville Studio Apartments | $2,589 | $1,540 | $7,251 |
Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,150 | $7,151 |
Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $1,250 | $7,786 |
Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,011 | $2,163 | $5,205 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, VA
Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $1,653 to $3,384 with an overall median price of $2,606. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Heritage Hunt at $2,200, Lake Manassas at $2,350, and Somerset at $1,653. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Heritage Hunt | $2,200 | $2,200 | 1 |
Lake Manassas | $2,350 | $2,350 | 1 |
Somerset | $2,765 | $1,653 | 2 |
Westmarket Towns | $2,765 | $1,653 | 4 |
Piedmont South | $2,950 | $2,950 | 1 |
Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Somerset Pointe in the Westmarket Towns neighborhood priced from $1,382. Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP in the Katies Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,465. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Somerset Pointe | The Shire | 2BR,2BA | $1,382 |
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
Manassas Meadows Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $2.05 price per square foot Potomac w/den Model at TGM Ridge in the in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood starting from $2,899. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the B2 2BED 2BATHS Model at Orchard Bridge Apartments starting at $1,890 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Katies Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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TGM Ridge | Potomac w/den | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
Orchard Bridge Apartments | B2 2BED 2BATHS | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Woodburn Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
TGM Bull Run | B3 Cannon | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
Lee Overlook Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
Colonial Village | Winchester II | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
Somerset Pointe | The Shire | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
The Regency | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Soldiers Ridge Apartments | The Crest | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
Elme Manassas | Berch - B2A | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
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Getting Around Gainesville, VA
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP which is listed at $1,385, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $2,606.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gainesville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Gainesville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gainesville?
Cheap apartments in Gainesville have an average cost of $955 which is $1,651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
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