Studio Apartment Rent in Gainesville, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gainesville, Georgia as of July 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,635 and +9% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gainesville
Compare Gainesville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Georgia
Most expensive cities for a studio in Georgia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacula | $2,160 |
| 2 | Johns Creek | $2,050 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $2,040 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | $2,020 |
| 5 | Grayson | $1,900 |
| 6 | Cumming | $1,863 |
| 7 | Powder Springs | $1,850 |
| 8 | Snellville | $1,840 |
| 9 | Lawrenceville | $1,835 |
| 10 | Milton | $1,830 |
| 11 | Auburn | $1,830 |
| 12 | Woodstock | $1,825 |
| 13 | Buford | $1,825 |
| 14 | Richmond Hill | $1,780 |
| 15 | Atlanta | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gainesville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gainesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood, GA | 5.6 mi | $1,200 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Flowery Branch, GA | 9.7 mi | $1,390 | +$210 (+18%) |
| Braselton, GA | 15.1 mi | $1,300 | +$120 (+10%) |
| Pendergrass, GA | 16 mi | $1,080 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Buford, GA | 16.3 mi | $1,825 | +$645 (+55%) |
| Dahlonega, GA | 20.3 mi | $980 | $-200 (-17%) |
| Auburn, GA | 20.3 mi | $1,830 | +$650 (+55%) |
| Cumming, GA | 20.5 mi | $1,863 | +$683 (+58%) |
| Dawsonville, GA | 20.8 mi | $1,420 | +$240 (+20%) |
| Suwanee, GA | 23.1 mi | $1,542 | +$362 (+31%) |
| Dacula, GA | 23.3 mi | $2,160 | +$980 (+83%) |
| Jefferson, GA | 24.5 mi | $940 | $-240 (-20%) |
Studio rent in Gainesville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gainesville?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gainesville, Georgia is $1,180 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,635.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gainesville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,200 ($3,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gainesville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gainesville's studio median of $1,180 is +9% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gainesville rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 123 cities in Georgia with studio data, Gainesville ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gainesville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Pendergrass ($1,080), Dahlonega ($980), Jefferson ($940).