
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA from $1,250 (29 Rentals)


Somerset Pointe

8213 Crackling Fire Dr

14105 Murphy Terrace

The Oaks - Senior 55 & Older

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Coverstone I
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9061 Falcon Glen Ct

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Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP

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Ravens Crest

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TGM Sudley Crossing

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Maplewood Park

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Wellington Place at Olde Town

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Artena Manassas

15111 Washington St, Unit 305

TGM Bull Run
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TGM Ridge

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Messenger Place

Manassas Station

7839 W Point Ct

8871 Dunstable Loop

The Oaks of Wellington - 55 & Older Senior
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Manassas Station West
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gainesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Studio Apartments | $2,081 | $1,025 | $3,555 |
Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,295 | $1,250 | $6,446 |
| Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $1,400 | $8,449 |
| Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,183 | $2,115 | $5,395 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gainesville is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP which is listed at $1,610, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $2,980.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gainesville?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 33 regular apartments in Gainesville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gainesville?
Cheap apartments in Gainesville have an average cost of $653 which is $2,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
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