
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA from $1,100 (16 Rentals)
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15190 Santander Dr
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14186 Hunters Run Way

8515 Preakness Pl

The Oaks - Senior 55 & Older

Colonial Village

Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP

Ashton Glen Apartments

Wellington Place at Olde Town
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The Oaks of Wellington - 55 & Older Senior

Elme Manassas
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Orchard Bridge Apartments

Woodburn Apartments

6805 Lake Anne Ct
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 | $2,354 | $1,505 | $7,482 |
Gainesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,150 | $7,469 |
Gainesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $1,250 | $8,038 |
Gainesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,977 | $2,163 | $4,930 |
Gainesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, VA
Pricing Updated: 06/30/2025Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $1,651 to $3,850 with an overall median price of $2,862. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bridlewood at $1,651, Glenkirk Estates at $1,651, and Greenhill Crossing at $1,651. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Bridlewood | $2,712 | $1,651 | 7 |
Glenkirk Estates | $2,712 | $1,651 | 7 |
Greenhill Crossing | $2,712 | $1,651 | 6 |
Lake Manassas | $2,712 | $1,651 | 6 |
Piedmont South | $2,712 | $1,651 | 6 |
Somerset | $2,712 | $1,651 | 6 |
Heritage Hunt | $2,778 | $1,651 | 7 |
Westmarket Towns | $3,850 | $1,651 | 7 |
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 $1,580. Wellington Place at Olde Town in the Katies Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,646. 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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Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP | Renovated Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,580 |
Wellington Place at Olde Town | The Massie | Studio,1BA | $1,646 |
Somerset Pointe | The Morgan | 1BR,1BA | $1,651 |
Maplewood Park | 1x1 720 | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Orchard Bridge Apartments | A3 1BED + 1 BATH + DEN | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA
As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.90 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I Model at Woodburn Apartments in the in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Lee Overlook Apartments starting at $2,036 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Cedar Crest 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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Woodburn Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I | 3BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Lee Overlook Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
The Regency Apartment Homes | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Orchard Bridge Apartments | A3 1BED + 1 BATH + DEN | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Ravens Crest | Beauregard Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
Elme Manassas | Sycamore - B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Colonial Village | Manassas II | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
TGM Ridge | Chesapeake | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
TGM Bull Run | A1 Junction | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
Somerset Pointe | The Morgan | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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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?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gainesville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gainesville is under $1,999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gainesville?
The cheapest apartment in Gainesville is Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Gainesville costs $2,862.
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 16 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 $1,014 which is $1,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gainesville.
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