Cheap Homes for Rent in Gainesville, VA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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property at 7445 Carver Rd

$1,000

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Studio, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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7445 Carver Rd

GainesvilleVA20155
property at 7839 W Point Ct

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 29

7839 W Point Ct

ManassasVA20109

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property at 9641 Looking Glass Ct

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9641 Looking Glass Ct

Linton HallVA20136
property at 8871 Dunstable Loop

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8871 Dunstable Loop

Linton HallVA20136
property at 10496 Neale Sound Ct

$1,800

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$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10496 Neale Sound Ct

GainesvilleVA20155

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Gainesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gainesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gainesville, VA area range in price from $1,756 to $3,424 with an overall median price of $2,927. The three Gainesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Broad Run Oaks at $1,756, Glenkirk Estates at $1,756, and Greenhill Crossing at $1,756. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gainesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Broad Run Oaks$2,922$1,7566
Glenkirk Estates$2,922$1,7566
Greenhill Crossing$2,922$1,7566
Heritage Hunt$2,922$1,7566
Lake Manassas$2,922$1,7566
Meadows At Morris Farm$2,922$1,7566
Piedmont South$2,922$1,7566
Virginia Oaks$2,922$1,7566
Somerset$2,949$1,7567
Westmarket Towns$2,949$1,7567

Cheapest Available Gainesville Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gainesville, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Orchard Bridge Apartments in the Katies Grove neighborhood priced from $1,575. Westgate Apts & Townhouses LP in the Katies Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gainesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Bridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,575
Westgate Apts & Townhouses LPOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,675
Battery Heights Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,751

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainesville, VA and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gainesville area is the $2.08 price per square foot B3 Cannon Model at TGM Bull Run in the in the Chatsworth Village neighborhood starting from $2,370. The second greatest value Gainesville apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse Model at Orchard Glen Apartments starting at $1,900 with a $1.68 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.
TGM Bull RunB3 Cannon2BR,2BA$2.08
Orchard Glen Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.68
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.93
Artena Manassas2B2BR,2BA$2.17
Colonial Village ApartmentsWinchester II2BR,2BA$2.00
The Regency Apartment Homes2 BR with Fireplace2BR,2BA$1.76
Orchard Bridge Apartments1 Bedrooom + Den1BR,1BA$1.56
Soldiers Ridge ApartmentsThe Crest2BR,2BA$1.98
Amberton ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.21
Woodburn ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase I2BR,2BA$2.05

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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 $1,250 to $6,267. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainesville ranging from $950 to $7,500.

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 $950 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,353.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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