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

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 01/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $999 to $5,999 with an overall median price of $4,092. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bridlewood at $2,999, Heritage Hunt at $2,700, and Lake Manassas at $3,450. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bridlewood$2,999$2,9991
Heritage Hunt$3,100$2,7002
Lake Manassas$3,450$3,4503
Somerset$3,700$1,9003
Broad Run Oaks$3,800$3,8001
Virginia Oaks$3,800$3,8001
Glenkirk Estates$4,000$1,8001
Piedmont South$5,990$2,7957
Westmarket Towns$5,990$99913

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, VA is a Studio unit found at Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP in the Katies Grove neighborhood priced from $1,545. Ravens Crest in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,633. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LPRenovated EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,545
Ravens CrestDrayton1BR,1BA$1,633
Wellington Place at Olde TownThe MassieStudio,1BA$1,715
Battery Heights Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,716
TGM Sudley CrossingA11BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.61 price per square foot B5 - 2BEDS 2 BATHS Model at Orchard Bridge Apartments in the in the Katies Grove neighborhood starting from $1,935. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse Model at Orchard Glen Apartments starting at $1,870 with a $1.66 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.
Orchard Bridge ApartmentsB5 - 2BEDS 2 BATHS2BR,2BA$1.61
Orchard Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.66
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.85
Barrington Apartments2 Bed Split2BR,2BA$2.02
Broad Pointe2 BR with Fireplace2BR,2BA$1.76
Soldiers Ridge ApartmentsThe Crest2BR,2BA$2.14
Woodburn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I2BR,2BA$2.05
Ashton Glen Apartments2B12BR,1BA$2.19
Manassas Meadows Apartments2BH2BR,1.5BA$2.25
TGM Bull RunA2 Junction1BR,1BA$2.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gainesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gainesville is at Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP listed at $1,545.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gainesville Apartment is $1,580 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 $1,770 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 Broad Pointe and starts from $2,331.

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