Cheap Homes for Rent in Gainesville, VA from $700 (9 Rentals)

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property at 7025 Rogue Forest Ln

$950

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$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

7025 Rogue Forest Ln

GainesvilleVA20155

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property at 9028 Woodpecker Ct

$1,375

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$1,375

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

9028 Woodpecker Ct

GainesvilleVA20155
property at 8871 Dunstable Loop

$1,400

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$1,400

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$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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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

14189 Hunters Run Way

GainesvilleVA20155

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property at 14105 Murphy Terrace

$1,800

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$1,800

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14105 Murphy Terrace

GainesvilleVA20155

Gainesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $1,300 to $5,999 with an overall median price of $4,099. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Somerset at $1,300, Greenhill Crossing at $1,300, and Heritage Hunt at $2,900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Somerset$2,921$1,3006
Greenhill Crossing$3,025$1,3004
Heritage Hunt$3,050$2,9004
Virginia Oaks$3,600$3,2353
Bridlewood$3,700$3,7001
Glenkirk Estates$3,900$1,3756
Meadows At Morris Farm$3,900$1,3753
Broad Run Oaks$3,997$3,3954
Lake Manassas$5,000$2,9003
Piedmont South$5,999$2,7006

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashton Glen Apartments in the Katies Grove neighborhood priced from $1,570. Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP in the Katies Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashton Glen Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,570
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LPOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,610
Orchard Bridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA and Nearby

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $1.98 price per square foot B4: 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Masons Keepe in the in the Katies Grove neighborhood starting from $2,619. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Loft Style Apartment Model at Orchard Glen Apartments starting at $1,880 with a $1.63 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.
Masons KeepeB4: 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.98
Orchard Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Loft Style Apartment2BR,2BA$1.63
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.93
12076 Prickly Ash Way, Unit Basement12076 Prickly Ash Way1BR,1BA$1.59
Artena Manassas2B2BR,2BA$2.06
Barrington Apartments2 Bed Split2BR,2BA$2.02
The Regency Apartment Homes2 BR with Fireplace2BR,2BA$1.85
Woodburn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I2BR,2BA$2.26
Battery Heights Apartments2A2BR,1BA$2.21
Orchard Bridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainesville?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $8,449. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $700 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 $700 to $5,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,789.

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