Gainesville, GA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,662
1-year change
+3.2%
$52/mo
5-year change
+14.4%
$209/mo
10-year change
+77.8%
$727/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Gainesville

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$870/mo—0.0%
2016$902/mo+3.7%+3.7%
2017$956/mo+6.0%+9.9%
2018$1,025/mo+7.2%+17.8%
2019$1,099/mo+7.2%+26.3%
2020$1,159/mo+5.5%+33.2%
2021$1,271/mo+9.7%+46.1%
2022$1,524/mo+19.9%+75.2%
2023$1,603/mo+5.2%+84.3%
2024$1,588/mo-0.9%+82.5%
2025$1,605/mo+1.1%+84.5%
2026$1,640/mo+2.2%+88.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Gainesville changed since 2015?

Median rent in Gainesville, GA was $831 in 2015-01 and is $1,662 as of 2026-09 — a change of $831 per month over 11 years.

How much has Gainesville rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Gainesville, GA has changed +14.4% ($209 per month). The current median is $1,662.

What has rent in Gainesville done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Gainesville, GA has changed +77.8% ($727 per month). It is now $1,662.

Is rent in Gainesville going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Gainesville, GA has increased +3.2% ($52/mo). Current median: $1,662.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.