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Gainesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $1,400 to $6,500 with an overall median price of $3,338. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Glenkirk Estates at $2,000, Meadows At Morris Farm at $2,000, and Heritage Hunt at $3,000. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Glenkirk Estates$2,000$2,00023
Meadows At Morris Farm$2,000$2,00023
Heritage Hunt$3,000$3,00018
Piedmont South$3,250$2,99544
Westmarket Towns$3,250$2,50073
Greenhill Crossing$3,372$2,99544
Lake Manassas$6,500$1,40077

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3 BR 2.5 Bath with Fireplace Model at The Regency in the in the Mayfield Trace neighborhood starting from $2,163. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the C1 Brigadier Model at TGM Bull Run starting at $2,600 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gainesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Regency3 BR 2.5 Bath with Fireplace3BR,2.5BA$1.58
TGM Bull RunC1 Brigadier3BR,2BA$1.97
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.82
Colonial VillageWinchester II2BR,2BA$2.02
Somerset PointeThe Shire2BR,2BA$1.35
AmbertonB12BR,2BA$2.35
Woodburn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I2BR,2BA$1.90
Battery Heights Apartments1A1BR,1BA$2.39
Orchard Glen Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.22
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LPOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 36 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $7,318. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $950 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gainesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gainesville ranges from $950 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,095.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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