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Gastonia, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gastonia, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gastonia, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gastonia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Vinales$700$7001
Cramer Woods$2,445$2,4451
Robinson Oaks$2,500$1,00033
Windsor Woods$2,500$1,00041

Cheapest Available Gastonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gastonia, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Central School Lofts priced from $702. Residences At Humboldt Lake in the Loray Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gastonia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central School Lofts1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$702
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Carriage House Apartment HomesStudio1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gastonia, NC

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gastonia area is the $1.21 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Affinity at Hudson in the in the Medical Park neighborhood starting from $1,905. The second greatest value Gastonia apartment is the Litchfield Model at Affinity at Kendrick starting at $2,050 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Willow Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gastonia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Affinity at HudsonLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Affinity at KendrickLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.30
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Nu Hudson3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.33
The ArborsThe Arbors2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Icon on The Greenway ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.28
Oaks at Edgemont1bd/1ba-Largest Floor Plan in Gastonia-The Oaks...1BR,1BA$1.25
Central School Lofts2 BR, 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno1BR,1BA$1.19
5309 Lewis Rd, Unit 45309 Lewis Rd1BR,1BA$1.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gastonia

What type of rentals are currently available in Gastonia?

There are currently 185 Apartments for Rent in Gastonia, NC with pricing that ranges from $675 to $6,454. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gastonia ranging from $470 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gastonia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gastonia ranges from $470 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,574.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gastonia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gastonia range from $1,300 to $6,454, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,485 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

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