Welcome Home to Gainesville

Gainesville is in the state of Georgia, in Hall County. The city covers almost 30 square miles, most of which is land. Gainesville is in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains near Lake Sidney Lanier and is about 55 miles from Atlanta and 100 miles from Greenville, South Carolina. It can get fairly hot here, with average highs hitting 90-degrees Fahrenheit and average lows dropping to around 30 degrees. It is very humid here as well – this is Georgia, remember?

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Gainesville Rental Trends

Are you looking for something with easy access to the Chattahoochee National Forest? Or maybe you want something with a great view of Lake Sidney Lanier. Perhaps all you care about is something with two bathrooms. (There is no way you’re sharing a bathroom with your hubby again. You’re over it.) That’s cool. Whatever you're looking for, our apartment finder will help you find it and seal up the best deal around town. So, what do apartments in Gainesville go for? Look at the table above to get an idea. As of ||monthpull|| the average rent for a one bedroom apartment cost ||1BRrentpull|| while a two bedroom apartment went for ||2BRrentpull||. If you’re ready to start your search, go ahead and check out some of the popular rentals below. Or read on to learn more about this sweet, Georgia town.

Sweet Georgia-G-Ville

With 19 parks and over 440-acres of space, Gainesville has an incredibly active Parks and Recreation Department. If you’d like to see the many sports and activities that you can sign up for, click here. The community has plenty of athletic fields and courts, playgrounds, trails, and lakeside space for fun and games. Residents can also enjoy Gainesville’s huge Aquatic Center. The center has pools, fitness classes, locker rooms, water slides, a swirl pool, and even a fun water playground for kids. As a resident you also have access to Lake Sidney Lanier. This large lake offers over 600 miles of shoreline. You can hit the lake for fishing, boating, and any other ways you enjoy having fun in the sun. Nature lovers need to check out the Elachee Nature Center. With 1200 acres to explore, this is a paradise for anyone who likes getting outside into a pristine environment with or without the old binoculars. If you still haven’t had enough, the ginormous Chattahoochee National Forest is practically in your backyard. Streams, tons of trails, scenic mountains, rivers, and waterfalls… there is a little bit of everything an outdoorsy person could look for here. The Appalachian Trail begins in the Chattahoochee National Forest, so you can hike ‘til your little hiker’s heart is content. The path will not stop until you do! The highest peak in Georgia, Brasstown Bald, is a frequently visited site the park and visitors can shuttle to the top. Don’t worry: if you’re a hardcore hiker, you can go for it and hike up to the top. Either way, you’ll enjoy the amazing view from above once you get there.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the history of Gainesville and its surrounding areas, check out the Northeast Georgia History Center. You’ll find some great exhibits and artifacts on display as well as information on railroading and natural history.

You, G-Viller, You

Find your new pad in Gainesville and join about 36,000 other folks who enjoy living in this community with its rich outdoor activities and beautiful landscape. Ready for your fun fact? Xavier Roberts, yes, that’s right, the founder of the Cabbage Patch Kids, lived in Gainesville.