What is the average apartment size in Gainesville?

The average size for a Gainesville, GA apartment is 1,055 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Gainesville?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Gainesville is $1,593 per month, a 2.93% increase from last years average of $1,547.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, studios rent for $1,249 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,376 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,611 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,951 per month

What is the average apartment size in Gainesville?

The typical apartment in Gainesville offers about 1,055 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Gainesville?

Studio apartments in Gainesville average 538 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 766 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,114 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,457 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville include Talking Rock Creek Resorts ($1,391/month), Hidden Cove ($1,394/month), and Lake Shadow at Limestone ($1,549/month), all below the citywide average of $1,593.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville are Bradford Chase ($1,693/month), Pleasant Village ($1,717/month), and Sherwood Heights ($1,730/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Gainesville, GA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Gainesville?

The typical rent budget in Gainesville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, 59% of households rent while 41% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,593, a 2.93% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,547.

Studio Apartments at $1,249 offer the most budget-friendly option with 538 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 766 square feet for $1,376, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,611 offer 1,114 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,457 sq ft) for $1,951, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gainesville, GA

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,593	1,055 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,249	538 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,376	766 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,611	1,114 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,951	1,457 sq. ft.

Gainesville, GA rent trends

Rental prices in Gainesville, GA have increased by 2.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,547 to $1,593.

What's the typical rent budget in Gainesville, GA?

The largest share of rentals in Gainesville, GA (47%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Gainesville, GA?

9,136 or 59% of the households in Gainesville, GA are renter-occupied while 6,338 or 41% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

Talking Rock Creek Resorts $1,391/month

Hidden Cove $1,394/month

Lake Shadow at Limestone $1,549/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,593/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?

Bradford Chase $1,693/month

Pleasant Village $1,717/month

Sherwood Heights $1,730/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Gainesville, GA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sherwood Heights	$1,730
Pleasant Village	$1,717
Bradford Chase	$1,693
Lake Shadow at Limestone	$1,549
Hidden Cove	$1,394
Talking Rock Creek Resorts	$1,391

Gainesville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bradford Chase is 21% higher than in Hidden Cove

$1,693

Bradford Chase rent is 6% higher than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,693

$1,394

Hidden Cove rent is 12% lower than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,394

How Gainesville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gainesville	$1,593
Atlanta	$1,775
Jonesboro	$1,364
Augusta	$1,218
Douglasville	$1,516
Lithonia	$1,376
Lawrenceville	$1,653
Marietta	$1,630
Covington	$1,715
Stone Mountain	$1,295
McDonough	$1,718
Duluth	$1,642
Cumming, GA	$1,758
Norcross, GA	$1,483
Loganville, GA	$1,978
Dawsonville, GA	$1,918
Peachtree Corners, GA	$1,512
Flowery Branch, GA	$1,650
Buford, GA	$1,848
Lilburn, GA	$1,517
Dacula, GA	$2,420

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Gainesville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.