Rent in Gainesville, GA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,514$18,168 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,543 (+1.9%)How much rent can you afford in Gainesville, GA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Gainesville, GA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,177 | $14,124 | $47,080 | $22.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,381 | $16,572 | $55,240 | $26.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,514 | $18,168 | $60,560 | $29.12/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,834 | $22,008 | $73,360 | $35.27/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,127 | $25,524 | $85,080 | $40.90/hr |
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Rent in Gainesville, GA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Gainesville, GA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,543 for a two-bedroom, up 1.9% from $1,514. A one-bedroom goes from $1,381 to $1,417, a studio from $1,177 to $1,185.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Gainesville, GA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,381 for a one-bedroom and $1,514 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,168 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Gainesville, GA?
To keep a $1,514 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.12 an hour, or $60,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,381 takes $26.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gainesville, GA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,177, one bedroom $1,381, two $1,514, three $1,834 and four $2,127 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gainesville, GA?
For the typical household, earning $66,974 a year ($5,581 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,514 takes 27.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,514 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $60,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.12 an hour.