Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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property at 9028 Woodpecker Ct

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

9028 Woodpecker Ct

GainesvilleVA20155
property at 7025 Rogue Forest Ln

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

7025 Rogue Forest Ln

GainesvilleVA20155
property at 14189 Hunters Run Way

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

14189 Hunters Run Way

GainesvilleVA20155

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property at 14105 Murphy Terrace

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14105 Murphy Terrace

GainesvilleVA20155
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Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP
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$1,565 - $5,510
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$1,355 - $5,300
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$210

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$1,565 - $5,510
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP

8025 Ashland AveManassas, VA 20109
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Orchard Bridge Apartments
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$1,660 - $2,070
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$1,660 - $2,070

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$1,660 - $2,070
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Orchard Bridge Apartments

7101 Royal Fern CirManassas, VA 20111
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Wellington Place at Olde Town
Rent Specials
$1,704 - $2,754
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$1,670 - $2,720
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$34

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$1,704 - $2,754
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Wellington Place at Olde Town

10303 7th Regiment DrManassas, VA 20110
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Ravens Crest
$1,743 - $2,178
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$1,702 - $2,137
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Ravens Crest

8098 Ravens Crest CtManassas, VA 20109
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Battery Heights Apartments
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$1,759 - $2,240
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$1,759 - $2,240

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Battery Heights Apartments

8479 Metcalf BlvdManassas, VA 20110
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Maplewood Park
$1,775 - $2,075
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$1,775 - $2,075

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$1,775 - $2,075
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Maplewood Park

8178 Peakwood CtManassas, VA 20111
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property at 8871 Dunstable Loop

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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8871 Dunstable Loop

Linton HallVA20136
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Signal Hill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Signal Hill Apartments

8713 Signal Hill RdManassas, VA 20110
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Gainesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $950 to $5,999 with an overall median price of $3,971. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Somerset at $950, Greenhill Crossing at $950, and Heritage Hunt at $2,900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Somerset$2,921$9506
Greenhill Crossing$3,025$9504
Heritage Hunt$3,050$2,9004
Virginia Oaks$3,600$3,2353
Bridlewood$3,700$3,7001
Glenkirk Estates$3,900$1,3756
Meadows At Morris Farm$3,900$1,3753
Broad Run Oaks$3,997$3,3954
Lake Manassas$4,997$2,9003
Piedmont South$5,300$2,7005

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP in the Katies Grove neighborhood priced from $1,565. Ashton Glen Apartments in the Katies Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LPOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,565
Ashton Glen Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,570
Orchard Bridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,660
Ravens CrestDrayton Renovated1BR,1BA$1,743
TGM Sudley CrossingA11BR,1BA$1,750
Colonial Village ApartmentsAlexandria II1BR,1BA$1,770
Maplewood Park1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,775
Somerset PointeThe Morgan1BR,1BA$1,778
The Oaks of Wellington - 55 & Older SeniorKent - Affordable Housing1BR,1BA$1,785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.98 price per square foot B4: 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Masons Keepe in the in the Katies Grove neighborhood starting from $2,619. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Loft Style Apartment Model at Orchard Glen Apartments starting at $1,880 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Chatsworth Village 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.
Masons KeepeB4: 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.98
Orchard Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Loft Style Apartment2BR,2BA$1.63
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.93
12076 Prickly Ash Way, Unit Basement12076 Prickly Ash Way1BR,1BA$1.59
Artena Manassas2B2BR,2BA$2.06
Barrington Apartments2 Bed Split2BR,2BA$2.02
The Regency Apartment Homes2 BR with Fireplace2BR,2BA$1.85
Woodburn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I2BR,2BA$2.26
Battery Heights Apartments2A2BR,1BA$2.20
Orchard Bridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gainesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gainesville Apartment is $1,565 at Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gainesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gainesville is starting from $1,765 at Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP.

What is the most affordable Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gainesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP and starts from $2,040.

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