Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gastonia Neighborhood of Gastonia, NC from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Downtown Gastonia, Gastonia, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Gastonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Gastonia area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Northway at Fern Forest priced from $1,025. Crowders View Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gastonia apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northway at Fern ForestA1BR,1BA$1,025
Crowders View Townhomes1 X 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
The GrovesTG 1x1L1BR,1BA$1,130
The Cove Apartment Homes1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,150
Dwell Townhomes1 x 1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gastonia, NC

As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gastonia area is the $1.41 price per square foot lml22b Model at Loray Mill Lofts in the in the East Park neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value Downtown Gastonia apartment is the 2 Bedroom W/ Balcony Model at Nu Hudson starting at $1,295 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Newport Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Gastonia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Loray Mill Loftslml22b2BR,2BA$1.41
Nu Hudson2 Bedroom W/ Balcony2BR,1.5BA$1.35
718 E Maple Ave, Unit K718 E Maple Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Walkers RidgeHampton-Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.51
Dwell Townhomes1 x 1 Garden Upgrade - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.71
The Cove Apartment Homes1 x 1 Upgrade - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.70
Center City CrossingGamble1BR,1BA$1.96
Northway at Fern ForestA (Light Renovation)1BR,1BA$1.76
The GrovesTG 1x1L1BR,1BA$1.81
Crowders View Townhomes1 X 1 Upgrade - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Gastonia, Gastonia, NC

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Gastonia, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Gastonia Neighborhood in Gastonia, NC

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Gastonia Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Gastonia?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Gastonia is Northway at Fern Forest which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Downtown Gastonia costs $1,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Gastonia?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Downtown Gastonia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Gastonia?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Gastonia have an average cost of $250 which is $1,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Gastonia.

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