Average Rent in Gainesville, GA

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Current Versus Historical Gainesville, GA Rents

Gainesville rentals average $1,387 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,305 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,975, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,080 to $1,080. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $170 (14.00%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,387. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $77 (4.84%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $1,660. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $166 (-7.84%) year-over-year from $2,116 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $243 (-9.24%) year-over-year from $2,633 to $2,390. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.58% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$24.68	$1,387	$1,217 (14.00%)	$1,243 (11.63%)
2 BR	$17.02	$1,660	$1,583 (4.84%)	$1,698 (-2.23%)
3 BR	$16.47	$1,950	$2,116 (-7.84%)	$2,113 (-7.73%)
4+ BR	$14.38	$2,390	$2,633 (-9.24%)	$2,596 (-7.93%)

Historical Rents in Gainesville, GA

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Top Cities Near Gainesville

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Gainesville. The average rent in Gainesville is currently $2,425 per month. Our records show that Sugar Hill, GA, with an average rent of $2,425, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Gainesville, GA is Sugar Hill, GA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,425 per month.

Let's compare Gainesville, GA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 1.95% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Gainesville, GA are about 16.93% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Gainesville, GA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sugar Hill, GA	$1,400	$1,414	$1,865	$2,425

Top Neighborhoods Near Gainesville

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Gainesville

There are a total of 1 counties located by Gainesville, GA. One county in the area is Hall, GA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,100. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Hall, GA. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Hall, GA is the most expensive county by Gainesville, GA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gainesville, GA is 0.87% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gainesville, GA is 3.89% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hall, GA	N/A	$1,399	$1,657	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Gainesville

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Gainesville, GA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,546.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $700. That's at least $14 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Gainesville, GA is $1,444 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,845 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Gainesville, GA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
30519, Gwinnett County, GA	N/A	$1,438	$1,814	$2,592
30518, Buford, GA	$1,400	$1,450	$1,875	$2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Gainesville Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Gainesville, GA?

The average monthly rental price for Gainesville, GA apartments for rent is approximately $1,975. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Gainesville, GA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Gainesville, GA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Gainesville, GA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,387 and an average price per square feet of $24.68. There are a total of 9 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gainesville.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Gainesville, GA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $17.02. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gainesville.

How have rent prices in Gainesville, GA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Gainesville, GA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Gainesville, GA?

A reasonable rent price in Gainesville, GA is around $1,580/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.