Cheap Homes for Rent in Gainesville, VA from $1,000 (9 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
Studio, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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7445 Carver Rd

GainesvilleVA20155
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property at 7121 Little Thames Drive
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150

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

7121 Little Thames Drive

GainesvilleVA20155
property at 6721 Sycamore Park Dr
$1,395

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Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6721 Sycamore Park Dr

HaymarketVA20169

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property at 8871 Dunstable Loop
$1,400

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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
property at 14189 Hunters Run Way
$1,500

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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

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property at 13890 Chelmsford Dr
$2,695

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Base Rent$2,695

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

GainesvilleVA20155

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA and Nearby

As of September 11, 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
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 RidgeShenandoah1BR,1BA$2.28
TGM Bull RunA2 Junction1BR,1BA$2.20
Coverstone I1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $4,990. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $1,000 to $5,999.

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 $1,000 to $5,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,215.

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