Studio Apartment Rent in Gainesville, VA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gainesville, Virginia as of October 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $3,021 and +107% above the national studio median of $1,290.
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 Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danville | $630 |
| 2 | Martinsville | $700 |
| 3 | Bristol | $780 |
| 4 | Madison Heights | $880 |
| 5 | Roanoke | $883 |
| 6 | Christiansburg | $900 |
| 7 | Radford | $900 |
| 8 | Salem | $960 |
| 9 | Front Royal | $970 |
| 10 | Blacksburg | $990 |
| 11 | Waynesboro | $1,060 |
| 12 | Lynchburg | $1,100 |
| 13 | Harrisonburg | $1,120 |
| 14 | Staunton | $1,120 |
| 15 | Culpeper | $1,130 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $3,020 |
| 2 | Aldie | $2,720 |
| 3 | Gainesville (this page) | $2,670 |
| 4 | Burke | $2,560 |
| 5 | Vienna | $2,547 |
| 6 | Springfield | $2,490 |
| 7 | Chantilly | $2,440 |
| 8 | Arlington | $2,433 |
| 9 | Lorton | $2,430 |
| 10 | Oakton | $2,350 |
| 11 | Fairfax | $2,350 |
| 12 | Ashburn | $2,350 |
| 13 | Sterling | $2,257 |
| 14 | Alexandria | $2,249 |
| 15 | McLean | $2,213 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gainesville.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gainesville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldie, VA | 9.9 mi | $2,720 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Manassas Park, VA | 12.5 mi | $1,908 | $-762 (-29%) |
| Oakton, VA | 20.6 mi | $2,350 | $-320 (-12%) |
| Fairfax, VA | 20.8 mi | $2,350 | $-320 (-12%) |
| Leesburg, VA | 21.9 mi | $2,000 | $-670 (-25%) |
| Burke, VA | 23.4 mi | $2,560 | $-110 (-4%) |
| Vienna, VA | 24.7 mi | $2,547 | $-123 (-5%) |
| Dumfries, VA | 26.1 mi | $2,135 | $-535 (-20%) |
| Springfield, VA | 27.8 mi | $2,490 | $-180 (-7%) |
| Lorton, VA | 29.7 mi | $2,430 | $-240 (-9%) |
| McLean, VA | 30.5 mi | $2,213 | $-457 (-17%) |
| Stafford, VA | 31.5 mi | $1,970 | $-700 (-26%) |
Studio rent in Gainesville — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gainesville?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gainesville, Virginia is $2,670 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $3,021.
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 $106,800 ($8,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gainesville expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gainesville's studio median of $2,670 is +107% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 98th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gainesville rank for studio rent in Virginia?
Among the 76 cities in Virginia with studio data, Gainesville ranks #74 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gainesville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Manassas Park ($1,908), Oakton ($2,350), Fairfax ($2,350).