What is the average apartment size in Gainesville?

The average size for a Gainesville, GA apartment is 1,048 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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in Gainesville is $1,573 per month, a 3.18% increase from last year’s average of $1,524.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, studios rent for $1,157 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,360 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,585 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,934 per month

What is the average apartment size in Gainesville?

The typical apartment in Gainesville offers about 1,048 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 522 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 763 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,099 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,456 sq. ft.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville are Bradford Chase ($1,694/month), Pleasant Village ($1,738/month), and Sherwood Heights ($1,748/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 45% 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.

Q: What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville include Talking Rock Creek Resorts ($1,334/month), Lake Shadow at Limestone ($1,559/month), and TM Forrester Estate ($1,603/month), all below the citywide average of $1,573.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,573, a 3.18% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,524.

Studio Apartments at $1,157 offer the most budget-friendly option with 522 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 763 square feet for $1,360, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,585 offer 1,099 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,456 sq ft) for $1,934, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gainesville, GA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,573	1,048 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,157	522 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,360	763 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,585	1,099 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,934	1,456 sq. ft.

Gainesville, GA rent trends

Rental prices in Gainesville, GA have increased by 3.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,524 to $1,573.

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

The largest share of rentals in Gainesville, GA (45%) 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.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Gainesville?

Talking Rock Creek Resorts $1,334/month

Lake Shadow at Limestone $1,559/month

TM Forrester Estate $1,603/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,573/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Gainesville?

Bradford Chase $1,694/month

Pleasant Village $1,738/month

Sherwood Heights $1,748/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	$1,748
Pleasant Village	$1,738
Bradford Chase	$1,694
TM Forrester Estate	$1,603
Lake Shadow at Limestone	$1,559
Talking Rock Creek Resorts	$1,334

Gainesville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Bradford Chase is 9% higher than in Lake Shadow at Limestone

$1,694

Bradford Chase rent is 8% higher than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,694

$1,559

Lake Shadow at Limestone rent is 1% lower than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,559

How Gainesville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gainesville	$1,573
Atlanta	$1,779
Savannah	$1,758
Augusta	$1,222
Marietta	$1,622
Lawrenceville	$1,670
Columbus	$1,220
Sandy Springs	$1,679
Stone Mountain	$1,294
Duluth	$1,665
Macon	$1,171
Cumming	$1,775
Norcross, GA	$1,495
Buford, GA	$1,881
Peachtree Corners, GA	$1,498
Dacula, GA	$2,449
Johns Creek, GA	$1,848
Suwanee, GA	$1,839
Sugar Hill, GA	$1,979
Winder, GA	$1,857
Loganville, GA	$2,004

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.