Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC from $500 (39 Rentals)

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$695 - $1,295

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701 S South St

GastoniaNC28052

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Village Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Square

1400 Paige CtGastonia, NC 28054
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Forbes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forbes Manor

4200 Forbes RdGastonia, NC 28054
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Cheapest Available Gaston County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaston County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Central School Lofts in the Crowders View neighborhood priced from $748. Residences At Humboldt Lake in the Crowders View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central School Lofts1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$748
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Timbercrest Townhomes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$945
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$950
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Northway at Fern ForestWe now partner with CoSign, which may help appl...1BR,1BA$965
The Grove at Ferguson Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno1BR,1BA$999
Trenton Mill LoftsLevel 2 StudioStudio,1BA$1,010
Dwell Townhomes1 x 1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaston County area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3 BR Townhome Model at The Reserve at Catawba Creek in the in the River View neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Gaston County apartment is the White oak two bedroom premium Model at Twin Oaks starting at $1,425 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Timberlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gaston County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Twin OaksWhite oak two bedroom premium2BR,1.5BA$1.19
The ArborsThe Arbors2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The 28 at Mount Holly2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.30
The Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno2BR,1BA$1.30
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.13
x - Cedar Ridge Apartments2 bed 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Nu Hudson2 bedroom 1.5 bath with Window2BR,1BA$1.31
Central School Lofts2 BR, 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Leonard Greene2 bdr2BR,1BA$1.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gaston County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gaston County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gaston County Apartment is $748 at Central School Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gaston County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gaston County is starting from $842 at Central School Lofts.

What is the most affordable Gaston County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gaston County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Central School Lofts and starts from $968.

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