What's the average rent in Gainesville, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Gainesville, VA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Gainesville, VA is $3,100 per month, which is 58% higher than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,100

6.7%$195 increase month-over-month

3.3%$100 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,457

HOUSES

$3,800

TOWNHOUSES

$3,100

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Gainesville, VA at $2,457 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,800 per month. Townhomes average $3,100 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,550
2 Bedrooms	$2,455
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$3,100

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Gainesville, VA is $1,550 per month, followed by $2,455 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$2,975
All	$3,100

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Gainesville, VA is $1,500 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,975 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$2,750
3 Bedrooms	$2,500
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,350

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Gainesville, VA is $1,400 per month, followed by $2,750 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,625
2 Bedrooms	$1,972
3 Bedrooms	$3,250
4 Bedrooms	$4,000
All	$3,800

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Gainesville, VA is $1,625 per month, followed by $1,972 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,250 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,000 for a 4 bedroom house.