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Gainesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 08/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $1,651 to $4,814 with an overall median price of $2,989. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bridlewood at $1,651, Broad Run Oaks at $1,651, and Glenkirk Estates at $1,651. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bridlewood$2,970$1,6514
Broad Run Oaks$2,970$1,6514
Glenkirk Estates$2,970$1,6514
Lake Manassas$2,970$1,6514
Meadows At Morris Farm$2,970$1,6514
Virginia Oaks$2,970$1,6514
Greenhill Crossing$2,978$1,6514
Heritage Hunt$2,978$1,6514
Piedmont South$2,978$1,6514
Somerset$2,978$1,6514

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 $1,605. Somerset Pointe in the Westmarket Towns neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,651. 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$1,605
Somerset PointeThe Morgan1BR,1BA$1,651
AmbertonE1Studio,1BA$1,766

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA and Nearby

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Lee Overlook Apartments in the in the Cedar Crest neighborhood starting from $2,036. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the Winchester II Model at Colonial Village starting at $2,075 with a $1.98 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$1.85
Colonial VillageWinchester II2BR,2BA$1.98
Orchard Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Flat2BR,1BA$1.75
Orchard Bridge Apartments7241-1041BR,1BA$1.81
Soldiers Ridge ApartmentsThe Crest2BR,2BA$2.02
TGM RidgeChesapeake1BR,1BA$2.37
Somerset PointeThe Morgan1BR,1BA$2.17
Elme ManassasAspen - A1B1BR,1BA$2.39
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LPTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.42
Maplewood Park1x1 7201BR,1BA$2.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $8,243. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $1,200 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gainesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gainesville ranges from $1,200 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,244.

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