
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA from $1,100 (11 Rentals)
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7703 Huron Dr

The Oaks - Senior 55 & Older

Orchard Glen Apartments
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Ravens Crest

Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP

TGM Sudley Crossing

Elme Manassas

Colonial Village

25945 Donovan Dr
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8871 Dunstable Loop
Gainesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gainesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gainesville Studio Apartments | $2,182 | $1,745 | $3,135 |
Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $1,150 | $4,737 |
Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,250 | $6,304 |
Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $2,175 | $4,740 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, VA
Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $1,599 to $3,173 with an overall median price of $3,147. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lake Manassas at $1,599, Bridlewood at $1,599, and Broad Run Oaks at $1,599. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Lake Manassas | $2,981 | $1,599 | 9 |
Bridlewood | $3,163 | $1,599 | 8 |
Broad Run Oaks | $3,163 | $1,599 | 8 |
Glenkirk Estates | $3,163 | $1,599 | 8 |
Greenhill Crossing | $3,163 | $1,599 | 8 |
Heritage Hunt | $3,163 | $1,599 | 8 |
Meadows At Morris Farm | $3,163 | $1,599 | 8 |
Piedmont South | $3,163 | $1,599 | 8 |
Somerset | $3,163 | $1,599 | 8 |
Virginia Gateway | $3,163 | $1,599 | 8 |
Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Orchard Glen Apartments in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood priced from $1,500. Ravens Crest in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,553. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Orchard Glen Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Ravens Crest | Drayton | 1BR,1BA | $1,553 |
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP | One Bedroom One Bathroom with Storage | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
Somerset Pointe | The Morgan | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
TGM Sudley Crossing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA and Nearby
As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Lee Overlook Apartments in the in the Cedar Crest neighborhood starting from $2,036. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the Winchester II Model at Colonial Village starting at $2,075 with a $1.98 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lee Overlook Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Colonial Village | Winchester II | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Broad Pointe | 2 BR with Fireplace | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Orchard Bridge Apartments | 7241-104 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Soldiers Ridge Apartments | The Crest | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
Woodburn Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Ashton Glen Apartments | 2B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Somerset Pointe | The Morgan | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Ravens Crest | Drayton Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Orchard Glen Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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Getting Around Gainesville, VA
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Orchard Glen Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $3,147.
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 36 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 $618 which is $2,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
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