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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Heritage Hunt$2,200$2,2001
Somerset$2,765$1,6532
Westmarket Towns$2,765$1,6534
Piedmont South$2,950$2,9501

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 $1,385. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Somerset PointeThe Shire2BR,2BA$1,382
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LPOne Bedroom One Bathroom with Storage1BR,1BA$1,385
Manassas Meadows Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA

As of April 26, 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 $1,885 with a $1.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TGM RidgePotomac w/den2BR,2BA$2.05
Orchard Bridge ApartmentsB2 2BED 2BATHS2BR,2BA$1.57
Woodburn ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I3BR,2BA$1.90
Orchard Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Loft Style Apartment2BR,2BA$1.69
TGM Bull RunB3 Cannon2BR,2BA$1.93
Elme ManassasOak - B2D2BR,2BA$1.99
Colonial VillageWinchester II2BR,2BA$2.02
Somerset PointeThe Shire2BR,2BA$1.35
The Regency2 BR2BR,2BA$1.83
Soldiers Ridge ApartmentsThe Crest2BR,2BA$2.01

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 39 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $7,839. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $1,100 to $5,500.

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 $1,100 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,579.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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