1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Gainesville, GA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, Georgia as of July 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,635 and +2% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Gainesville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gainesville
Compare Gainesville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Georgia
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Georgia
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacula | $2,240 |
| 2 | Johns Creek | $2,130 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $2,120 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | $2,100 |
| 5 | Grayson | $1,970 |
| 6 | Cumming | $1,933 |
| 7 | Richmond Hill | $1,920 |
| 8 | Powder Springs | $1,920 |
| 9 | Snellville | $1,910 |
| 10 | Milton | $1,910 |
| 11 | Buford | $1,910 |
| 12 | Auburn | $1,910 |
| 13 | Lawrenceville | $1,905 |
| 14 | Woodstock | $1,900 |
| 15 | Atlanta | $1,851 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Gainesville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Gainesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood, GA | 5.6 mi | $1,420 | +$47 (+3%) |
| Flowery Branch, GA | 9.7 mi | $1,640 | +$267 (+19%) |
| Braselton, GA | 15.1 mi | $1,385 | +$12 (+1%) |
| Pendergrass, GA | 16 mi | $1,230 | $-143 (-10%) |
| Buford, GA | 16.3 mi | $1,910 | +$537 (+39%) |
| Sugar Hill, GA | 18.3 mi | $1,516 | +$143 (+10%) |
| Dahlonega, GA | 20.3 mi | $1,060 | $-313 (-23%) |
| Auburn, GA | 20.3 mi | $1,910 | +$537 (+39%) |
| Cumming, GA | 20.5 mi | $1,933 | +$560 (+41%) |
| Dawsonville, GA | 20.8 mi | $1,470 | +$97 (+7%) |
| Suwanee, GA | 23.1 mi | $1,608 | +$235 (+17%) |
| Dacula, GA | 23.3 mi | $2,240 | +$867 (+63%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Gainesville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Gainesville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Gainesville, Georgia is $1,373 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,635.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Gainesville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,920 ($4,577/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.40/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gainesville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Gainesville's 1-bedroom median of $1,373 is +2% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gainesville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Georgia?
Among the 129 cities in Georgia with 1-bedroom data, Gainesville ranks #56 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Gainesville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Pendergrass ($1,230), Dahlonega ($1,060).