
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gastonia Neighborhood of Gastonia, NC from $900 (20 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Gastonia area of Gastonia.


Northway at Fern Forest

Crowders View Townhomes

The Cove Apartment Homes

Dwell Townhomes

Center City Crossing

810 S Dalton St

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Nu Hudson

812 W 2nd Ave

1102 W Davidson Ave

402 N Poplar St

1014 S Church St

405 S Oak St

1010 W 5th Ave

407 W Harvie Ave

405 W Harvie Ave, Unit 407B

819 W Rankin Ave
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Downtown Gastonia, Gastonia, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Gastonia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Gastonia Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $1,175 | $1,175 |
Downtown Gastonia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $950 | $2,108 |
Downtown Gastonia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,195 | $2,020 |
Downtown Gastonia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,781 | $1,474 | $2,320 |
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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 $1,050. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Northway at Fern Forest | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Crowders View Townhomes | 1 X 1 Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Cove Apartment Homes | 1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Dwell Townhomes | 1 x 1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
The Groves | TG 1x1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gastonia, NC
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gastonia area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Nu Hudson in the in the Newport Landing neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Gastonia apartment is the lml22a Model at Loray Mill Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the East Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Gastonia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nu Hudson | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Loray Mill Lofts | lml22a | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Walkers Ridge | Hampton-Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
The Belvedere Apartments | Two bedrooms One Bathroom Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Trenton Mill Lofts | AL8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Dwell Townhomes | 1 x 1 Garden Upgrade - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
The Cove Apartment Homes | 1 x 1 Upgrade - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Center City Crossing | Gamble | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Northway at Fern Forest | A (Light Renovation) | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
The Groves | TG 1x1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Gastonia, Gastonia, NC
Ranked #12
Among neighborhoods in Gastonia, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,050, 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 10 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 $243 which is $1,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Gastonia.
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