Cheap Homes for Rent in Gainesville, GA from $1,100 (27 Rentals)

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property at 563 Northside Dr

$1,200 - $1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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563 Northside Dr

GainesvilleGA30501
property at 2938 Bridge Dr

$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2938 Bridge Dr

GainesvilleGA30506

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property at 1235 Riverside Dr

$1,500 - $1,700

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1235 Riverside Dr

GainesvilleGA30501

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property at 2831 Oak Hill Cir

$1,690

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2831 Oak Hill Cir

GainesvilleGA30507

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Gainesville, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, GA

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

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$1,900$1,2007

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, GA is a Studio unit found at Glenn Cove Apartments priced from $725. Harrison Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,021. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenn Cove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Harrison Village1-C1BR,1BA$1,021
Cielo at Thompson0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
The Retreat at McEver1X11BR,1BA$1,116
Pinebrook Place ApartmentsC2071BR,1BA$1,135
Carrington Park at Lake Lanier1 Bedroom/1 Bath Junior1BR,1BA$1,136
Sunrise Terrace1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Alessia Gardens1x11BR,1BA$1,175
The Columns at Oakwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, GA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.06 price per square foot Carlisle Model at The Collection Flowerwood in the starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the Valehaven Model at Crescent Valley starting at $1,884 with a $1.13 price per square foot . 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 FlowerwoodCarlisle3BR,2.5BA$1.06
Crescent ValleyValehaven4BR,2.5BA$1.13
Townhome In Oakwood, GA!4BR/3.0BA4BR,3BA$1.16
Village Square4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.98
Hillside Square4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.02
Sycamore RidgeThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.05
Waterside Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
The Retreat at McEver1X11BR,1BA$1.25
Harrison Village1-C1BR,1BA$1.21
4560 Persian Trl, Unit 45604560 Persian Trl1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 159 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, GA with pricing that ranges from $649 to $20,618. There are also 140 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $1,100 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 $1,100 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,233.

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 $3,510, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.