Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA from $1,200 (23 Rentals)

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property at 7445 Carver Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

Studio, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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7445 Carver Rd

GainesvilleVA20155
property at 10496 Neale Sound Ct

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10496 Neale Sound Ct

GainesvilleVA20155

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Orchard Bridge Apartments
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$1,575 - $1,935
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$1,575 - $1,935

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$1,575 - $1,935
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Orchard Bridge Apartments

7101 Royal Fern CirManassas, VA 20111
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Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP
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$1,700 - $5,370
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$1,490 - $5,160
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$210

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$1,700 - $5,370
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP

8025 Ashland AveManassas, VA 20109
Student Housing
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Maplewood Park
Rent Specials
$1,775 - $2,025
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$1,775 - $2,025

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$1,775 - $2,025
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Maplewood Park

8178 Peakwood CtManassas, VA 20111
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property at 7839 W Point Ct

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7839 W Point Ct

ManassasVA20109
property at 9641 Looking Glass Ct

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9641 Looking Glass Ct

Linton HallVA20136
property at 8871 Dunstable Loop

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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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: 04/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $1,756 to $3,476 with an overall median price of $2,948. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Broad Run Oaks at $1,756, Glenkirk Estates at $1,756, and Greenhill Crossing at $1,756. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Broad Run Oaks$2,948$1,7566
Glenkirk Estates$2,948$1,7566
Greenhill Crossing$2,948$1,7566
Heritage Hunt$2,948$1,7566
Lake Manassas$2,948$1,7566
Meadows At Morris Farm$2,948$1,7566
Piedmont South$2,948$1,7566
Virginia Oaks$2,948$1,7566
Somerset$2,949$1,7567
Westmarket Towns$2,949$1,7567

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Orchard Bridge Apartments in the Katies Grove neighborhood priced from $1,575. Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP in the Katies Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Bridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,575
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LPOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Battery Heights Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,751
Somerset PointeThe Morgan1BR,1BA$1,756
Maplewood Park1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA and Nearby

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $2.08 price per square foot B3 Cannon Model at TGM Bull Run in the in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood starting from $2,370. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse Model at Orchard Glen Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.68 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.
TGM Bull RunB3 Cannon2BR,2BA$2.08
Orchard Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.68
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.93
Artena Manassas2B2BR,2BA$2.17
Colonial Village ApartmentsWinchester II2BR,2BA$2.00
The Regency Apartment Homes2 BR with Fireplace2BR,2BA$1.76
Orchard Bridge Apartments1 Bedrooom + Den1BR,1BA$1.56
Soldiers Ridge ApartmentsThe Crest2BR,2BA$1.98
Amberton ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.21
Woodburn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I2BR,2BA$2.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?

The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Orchard Bridge Apartments which is listed at $1,575, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $2,948.

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 20 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 $769 which is $2,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.

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