What is the average apartment size in Gainesville?

The average size for a Gainesville, GA apartment is 1,061 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Gainesville is $1,620 per month, a 2.57% increase from last years average of $1,579.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, studios rent for $1,118 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,420 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,637 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,939 per month

What is the average apartment size in Gainesville?

The typical apartment in Gainesville offers about 1,061 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 1,113 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,468 sq. ft.

Gainesville, GA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Gainesville ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gainesville?

In Gainesville, 61% of households rent while 39% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gainesville is $1,620, a 2.57% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,579.

Studio Apartments at $1,118 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 $1,420, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,637 offer 1,113 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,468 sq ft) for $1,939, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gainesville, GA

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,620	1,061 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,118	538 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,420	766 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,637	1,113 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,939	1,468 sq. ft.

Gainesville, GA rent trends

Rental prices in Gainesville, GA have increased by 2.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,579 to $1,620.

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

The largest share of rentals in Gainesville, GA (53%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Gainesville, GA?

9,787 or 61% of the households in Gainesville, GA are renter-occupied while 6,301 or 39% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Gainesville, GA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Flowery Branch	$1,644
Oakwood	$1,610

Gainesville | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Flowery Branch is 2% higher than in Oakwood

$1,644

Flowery Branch rent is 1% higher than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,644

$1,610

Oakwood rent is 1% lower than Gainesville average

Average Rent $1,610

How Gainesville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gainesville	$1,620
Atlanta	$1,776
Savannah	$1,705
Augusta	$1,236
Lawrenceville	$1,683
Marietta	$1,608
Duluth	$1,673
Columbus	$1,208
Sandy Springs	$1,666
Stone Mountain	$1,293
Macon	$1,175
Norcross	$1,446
Buford, GA	$1,838
Cumming, GA	$1,770
Peachtree Corners, GA	$1,516
Auburn, GA	$2,254
Dawsonville, GA	$1,967
Loganville, GA	$1,977
Sugar Hill, GA	$1,937
Lilburn, GA	$1,520
Winder, GA	$1,928

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.