Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA from $1,250 (39 Rentals)

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property at 7445 Carver Rd
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
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7445 Carver Rd

GainesvilleVA20155
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property at 7121 Little Thames Drive
$1,150

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,150

Total Monthly Price$1,150
1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 5
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7121 Little Thames Drive

GainesvilleVA20155
property at 14189 Hunters Run Way
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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14189 Hunters Run Way

GainesvilleVA20155
property at 13890 Chelmsford Dr
$2,695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,695

Total Monthly Price$2,695
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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13890 Chelmsford Dr

GainesvilleVA20155
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The Oaks - Senior 55 & Older
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$1,250 - $1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250 - $1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,600
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

The Oaks - Senior 55 & Older

305 Oak Springs DrWarrenton, VA 20186
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Coverstone I
$1,444 - $1,792

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,444 - $1,792

Total Monthly Price$1,444 - $1,792
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Coverstone I

10900-10934 Coverstone DrManassas, VA 20109
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Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP
Rent Specials
$1,520 - $4,990

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,310 - $4,780
Required Monthly Fees$210

Total Monthly Price$1,520 - $4,990
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP

8025 Ashland AveManassas, VA 20109
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Orchard Bridge Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,575 - $1,935

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,575 - $1,935

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

Orchard Bridge Apartments

7101 Royal Fern CirManassas, VA 20111
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Amberton Apartments
$1,605 - $9,002

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Base Rent$1,605 - $9,002

Total Monthly Price$1,605 - $9,002
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Amberton Apartments

11989 Coverstone Hill CirManassas, VA 20109
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Manassas Meadows Apartments
$1,643 - $1,891

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,643 - $1,891

Total Monthly Price$1,643 - $1,891
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 10

Manassas Meadows Apartments

10230 Manassas Mill RdManassas, VA 20110
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TGM Sudley Crossing
Rent Specials
$1,750 - $2,620

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750 - $2,620

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $2,620
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

TGM Sudley Crossing

10819 Gambril DrManassas, VA 20109
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Battery Heights Apartments
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$1,759 - $2,244

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,759 - $2,244

Total Monthly PriceVaries
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Battery Heights Apartments

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

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,775 - $2,075

Total Monthly Price$1,775 - $2,075
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Maplewood Park

8178 Peakwood CtManassas, VA 20111
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Wellington Place at Olde Town
Rent Specials
$1,776 - $3,137

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,742 - $3,103
Required Monthly Fees$34

Total Monthly Price$1,776 - $3,137
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Wellington Place at Olde Town

10303 7th Regiment DrManassas, VA 20110
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Ashton Glen Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,838

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,838

Total Monthly Price$1,838
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 24

Ashton Glen Apartments

8850 Golden Oak DrManassas, VA 20109
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TGM Bull Run
Rent Specials
$1,875 - $3,442

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,875 - $3,442

Total Monthly Price$1,875 - $3,442
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

TGM Bull Run

11212 Chatterly LoopManassas, VA 20109
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Ravens Crest
$1,891 - $2,266

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Base Rent$1,850 - $2,225
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ravens Crest

8098 Ravens Crest CtManassas, VA 20109
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TGM Ridge
Rent Specials
$1,899 - $3,385

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,899 - $3,385

Total Monthly Price$1,899 - $3,385
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

TGM Ridge

10901 Wild Ginger CirManassas, VA 20109
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Barrington Apartments
$1,949 - $2,199

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,943 - $2,193
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12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Barrington Apartments

10604 Blendia LnManassas, VA 20109
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Woodburn Apartments
$1,950 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,950 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,350
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Woodburn Apartments

11200 Golden Leaf CirManassas, VA 20109
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Artena Manassas
$1,984 - $2,982

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,984 - $2,982

Total Monthly Price$1,984 - $2,982
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Artena Manassas

100 Lara StManassas Park, VA 20111
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Messenger Place
Rent Specials
$2,021 - $2,375

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,021 - $2,375

Total Monthly Price$2,021 - $2,375
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Messenger Place

9009 Church StManassas, VA 20110
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Manassas Station
$2,084 - $3,061

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,084 - $3,061

Total Monthly Price$2,084 - $3,061
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Manassas Station

9004 Prince William StManassas, VA 20110
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Lee Overlook Apartments
$2,123 - $2,472

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Base Rent$2,123 - $2,472

Total Monthly Price$2,123 - $2,472
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lee Overlook Apartments

6406 Paddington CtCentreville, VA 20121
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property at 6721 Sycamore Park Dr
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

6721 Sycamore Park Dr

HaymarketVA20169

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property at 8871 Dunstable Loop
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
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: 09/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $1,000 to $5,999 with an overall median price of $3,218. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Greenhill Crossing at $2,950, Heritage Hunt at $3,000, and Somerset at $3,025. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Greenhill Crossing$2,950$1,1503
Heritage Hunt$3,000$2,6953
Somerset$3,025$1,0005
Westmarket Towns$3,100$1,00020
Bridlewood$3,200$3,2001
Broad Run Oaks$3,200$3,2001
Glenkirk Estates$3,200$3,2001
Virginia Gateway$3,200$3,2001
Virginia Oaks$3,225$3,2002
Lake Manassas$3,300$2,9003

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Coverstone I in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood priced from $1,444. Orchard Bridge Apartments in the Katies Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coverstone I1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,444
Orchard Bridge Apartments1 Bedrooom + Den1BR,1BA$1,575
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LPOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,705
TGM Sudley CrossingA11BR,1BA$1,750
Somerset Pointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,756
Battery Heights Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,759
Wellington Place at Olde TownThe Cleary1BR,1BA$1,776
The Oaks of Wellington - 55 & Older SeniorKent - Affordable Housing1BR,1BA$1,785
TGM Bull RunA2 Junction1BR,1BA$1,875
Ravens CrestDrayton Renovated1BR,1BA$1,891

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA and Nearby

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Lee Overlook Apartments in the in the Centreville neighborhood starting from $2,123. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 2B Model at Artena Manassas starting at $2,203 with a $2.06 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.93
Artena Manassas2B2BR,2BA$2.06
Colonial Village ApartmentsWinchester II2BR,2BA$2.09
The Regency Apartment Homes2 BR with Fireplace2BR,2BA$1.85
Orchard Bridge Apartments1 Bedrooom + Den1BR,1BA$1.59
Soldiers Ridge ApartmentsThe Crest2BR,2BA$2.10
Maplewood Park2x2 9802BR,2BA$2.12
Woodburn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I2BR,2BA$2.05
TGM Bull RunA2 Junction1BR,1BA$2.20
Coverstone I1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.27

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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 $1,444 at Coverstone I.

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 $1,800 at Orchard Bridge Apartments.

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 $2,025.

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