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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, GA

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, GA 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
Downtown Gainesville$2,520$1,13548

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, GA is a Studio unit found at Glenn Cove Apartments in the Gainesville neighborhood priced from $725. Pines Of Lanier in the Gainesville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenn Cove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Pines Of Lanier1x1 R1BR,1BA$949
Sycamore RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,040
Village Square2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,074
Hillside Square2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,077

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, GA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.16 price per square foot Grantham Model at The Collection Flowerwood in the in the Gainesville neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the Valehaven Model at Crescent Valley starting at $2,137 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Gainesville 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 Collection FlowerwoodGrantham3BR,2.5BA$1.16
Crescent ValleyValehaven4BR,2.5BA$1.28
Townhome In Oakwood, GA!4BR/3.0BA4BR,3BA$1.16
The Columns at Oakwood3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.14
Alessia Gardens3x23BR,2BA$1.22
Edgewater on LanierCatamaran2BR,2BA$1.23
Waterside Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Hillside Square2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06
The Retreat at McEver1X11BR,1BA$1.25
Sycamore RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, GA with pricing that ranges from $639 to $21,710. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $610 to $5,900.

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 $610 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,155.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gainesville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gainesville range from $1,075 to $3,410, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,785 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

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